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RATING
VERY GOOD (1.9)
83 out of 100
As of 02/2026
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Alternatives to DigitalOcean

We have checked 5 cloud providers that are an alternative to DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean scores 83 out of 100 points in our rating. 3 providers score higher, led by Hetzner Cloud with 92 points (9 points ahead).

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Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner Cloud
Germany's best cloud provider, with excellent value for money, an API-first approach and a German data centre.
9 points higher in our rating · based in Germany
vserver
92 /100
Very good (1.4)
2
Netcup
Netcup
German root server specialist with dedicated vCPUs, unlimited traffic and a strong community.
3 points higher in our rating · based in Germany
vserver
86 /100
Very good (1.7)
3
IONOS VPS
IONOS VPS
Large German hosting provider with VPS from €5 a month (promotion: €2 for 3 months), a managed option, unlimited traffic and 24/7 phone support.
1 point higher in our rating · based in Germany
vserver
84 /100
Very good (1.8)
4
Contabo
Contabo
Munich host with the most resources per euro – 8 GB RAM from €5.50 a month and global locations.
3 points lower in our rating · based in Germany
vserver
80 /100
Very good (2.0)
5
Linode (Akamai)
Linode (Akamai)
Cloud provider with the Akamai backbone, excellent network performance and a Frankfurt data centre.
4 points lower in our rating
vserver
79 /100
Good (2.0)

FAQ: alternatives to DigitalOcean

What is the best alternative to DigitalOcean?

Hetzner Cloud – with 92 out of 100 points the highest-rated alternative and therefore 9 points ahead of DigitalOcean (83). Hetzner Cloud: Germany's best cloud provider, with excellent value for money, an API-first approach and a German data centre.

Why look for an alternative to DigitalOcean?

Our rating found these weaknesses at DigitalOcean: USD billing; No DE support; Limited traffic. If any of them is a deal-breaker for you, it is worth looking at the 5 alternatives on this page.

What speaks for DigitalOcean?

DigitalOcean scores with: Best developer experience; Complete PaaS; Frankfurt data centre. That adds up to 83 out of 100 points. If this matters to you, you will hardly find anything better among the alternatives.

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