Developer-friendly cloud with excellent docs and API
Founded in New York in 2011 and listed on NYSE (DOCN) in 2021, DigitalOcean runs one of the largest developer communities in hosting — its tutorial library covers nearly every Linux/ops topic, with a simple, transparent Droplet lineup.
Consistent global datacenter networking with good inter-region connectivity; no dedicated China optimization — expect ordinary international routes (~150-200ms from US West to China).
Excellent developer reputation: docs, API and community tutorials are industry benchmarks. Criticisms: pricier than budget providers and no Alipay support — not for extreme bargain hunters.
Stock auto-scanned Oct 25, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
| Locations | Plan | Stock | ||||||
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| Basic Droplet 512MB（1C） Basic Droplet | 1 vCPU | 512 MB | 10 GB SSD | 500 GB | $4 /mo ≈ ¥26.8/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 1GB（1C） Basic Droplet | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 1000 GB | $6 /mo ≈ ¥40.1/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 2GB（1C） Basic Droplet | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 2000 GB | $12 /mo ≈ ¥80.3/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 2GB（2C） Basic Droplet | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | 3000 GB | $18 /mo ≈ ¥120/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 4GB（2C） Basic Droplet | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4000 GB | $24 /mo ≈ ¥161/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 8GB（4C） Basic Droplet | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5000 GB | $48 /mo ≈ ¥321/mo | In stock | ||
| Basic Droplet 16GB（8C） Basic Droplet | 8 vCPU | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 6000 GB | $96 /mo ≈ ¥642/mo | In stock |
Plans and stock are auto-scanned from the official site on a schedule (sold-out plans included). Always confirm on the official site before ordering.
The entry tier from DigitalOcean's official pricing page. New users can often claim promotional credit (amount and duration per the official site). The docs and tutorial ecosystem is the best in class.