| DigitalOcean | Vultr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Developer cloud VPS (Droplets) | Cloud VPS & GPU cloud |
| Cheapest plan in dataset (sizes may differ) | DigitalOcean 2 GB | Vultr Regular 1 GB |
| Intro price | $12.00/mo | $5.00/mo |
| Renewal price | $12.00/mo | $5.00/mo |
| Promo term | None (monthly price) | None (monthly price) |
| 3-year total | $432.00 | $180.00 |
| Asian data center | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Developers who want clean docs, an API and predictable monthly pricing | Many global regions (incl. Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Tokyo) and hourly GPUs |
| Visit DigitalOcean | Visit Vultr |
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Key differences
- At the 2 GB and 4 GB sizes, Vultr's Regular Cloud Compute lists lower monthly prices than DigitalOcean Basic Droplets in our dataset.
- Vultr offers GPU instances by the hour for larger local models. DigitalOcean also sells GPU Droplets, which are not in our dataset yet.
- DigitalOcean's tutorial library is a real advantage for first-time server admins.
All DigitalOcean plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean 2 GB | 2 GB RAM / 1 vCPU / 50 GB | $12.00/mo | $12.00/mo | 1 mo | $432.00 | source |
| DigitalOcean 4 GB | 4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 80 GB | $24.00/mo | $24.00/mo | 1 mo | $864.00 | source |
All Vultr plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vultr Regular 1 GB | 1 GB RAM / 1 vCPU / 25 GB | $5.00/mo | $5.00/mo | 1 mo | $180.00 | source |
| Vultr Regular 2 GB | 2 GB RAM / 1 vCPU / 55 GB | $10.00/mo | $10.00/mo | 1 mo | $360.00 | source |
| Vultr Regular 4 GB | 4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 80 GB | $20.00/mo | $20.00/mo | 1 mo | $720.00 | source |
How to decide
Run the true-cost calculator for the number of years you expect to keep the site or server. Then run the latency test from where your visitors are. For VPS workloads, size RAM first with the VPS sizer. Profiles: DigitalOcean · Vultr.
Frequently asked questions
Is DigitalOcean cheaper than Vultr?
Over 3 years, the cheapest DigitalOcean plan in our dataset totals $432.00 and the cheapest Vultr plan totals $180.00 (published prices checked 21 Oct 2026, renewals included).
Which is better for Asia, DigitalOcean or Vultr?
Both offer Asian locations; test latency from your city.
Prices are published list prices from official provider pages, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They are not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links (marked "sponsored"); they never change our rankings. See the affiliate disclosure and methodology.