DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a developer-focused cloud infrastructure provider built around Droplets, its Linux virtual private servers (VPS), with dedicated CPU plans, GPU ...
DigitalOcean is a hosting technology company based in HQ: New York City, USA, founded in 2000. DigitalOcean is a developer-focused cloud infrastructure provider built around Droplets, its Linux virtual private servers (VPS), with dedicated CPU plans, GPU Droplets for AI and machine learning workloads, managed Kubernetes, an App Platform, managed databases, and block and. As of 2026, DigitalOcean has a HRI of 84/100, a strong signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (24/25), profile completeness (17/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). Customer feedback: 3.1/5 on Google from 158 verified reviews, 4.6/5 on Trustpilot. The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate DigitalOcean against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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DigitalOcean is a developer-focused cloud infrastructure provider built around Droplets, its Linux virtual private servers (VPS), with dedicated CPU plans, GPU Droplets for AI and machine learning workloads, managed Kubernetes, an App Platform, managed databases, and block and object storage. It targets developers, startups, and scaling businesses that want raw cloud compute with predictable, transparent pricing.
What Customers Say About DigitalOcean
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Trustpilot★★★★★Professional support and fair account review“As a new customer, my account was initially placed under an activation review, which was understandably frustrating at first. However, after I contacted DigitalOcean Support and provided additional context about my intended use of the platform, my case was carefully reviewed by a real person rather than receiving…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Great support“Great support, a clean interface and no surprise costs—what's not to like?”
Trustpilot★★★★★DigitalOcean was what I expected and more...“The transparency on the billing and the easiness on how to get to aboard the usage and allocation of clusters. DigitalOcean gave me a pleasurable and easy to understand way to aboard my "adventure", to say it in a way, on the cloud computing and the Kubernetes experience. I'm paying what I'm using. Also, their…”
Trustpilot★★★★★DO customer support is very…Positive“DO customer support is very satisfactory. Thanks a lot to the support engineer who solved my problem.”
Trustpilot★★★★★DigitalOcean isn't just a business…“DigitalOcean isn't just a business entity to me. It's a family of professionals who are ready to support their customers whichever way necessary. Knowing that a business could go such an extra mile is a breeze. It's shows that I matter as a person above the financial transactions. And that's just on the side of…”
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Frequently Asked Questions About DigitalOcean
Is DigitalOcean a good web hosting company?
DigitalOcean has a HRI™ of 84/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 3.1/5 from 158 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no host can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean is classified as a hosting technology provider on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including DigitalOcean.
Where is DigitalOcean based?
DigitalOcean is headquartered in New York City, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check DigitalOcean's own website for server location details.
How does DigitalOcean compare to other web hosting companies?
DigitalOcean can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. DigitalOcean has a current HRI of 84/100.
What's Happening at DigitalOcean
### DigitalOcean Now World's Second Largest Web Hosting Provider. **May 6, 2015 – New York, NY –** DigitalOcean, the fastest growing cloud infrastructure provider for developers, is now the second lar
# DigitalOcean, LLC - News. Showing 12 (out of 195) news from year All. DigitalOcean Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock. DigitalOcean Announces Date of Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conf
DigitalOcean, one of the biggest modern web hosting platforms, recently hit with a concerning data leak incident that exposed some of its customers' data.
How DigitalOcean's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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