We dig into pricing pages, docs, and terms so you don't have to. Real numbers, real trade-offs, and a straight answer about who a host is wrong for — currently covering DigitalOcean in depth.
Browse the guides Read the reviewOne host, covered properly: a full review plus five guides to what you can actually run on it. Every price comes from DigitalOcean's own published pricing, with backups included in the totals.
Droplet pricing, what backups and support really cost, the 99.99% uptime SLA, and an honest account of who shouldn't use it.
Blogs, portfolios and docs on the free tier.
ModerateA WordPress site you'll maintain yourself.
ModeratePublications and newsletters, self-hosted.
EasyWireGuard for public wifi and private servers.
AdvancedReplace several subscriptions with one server.
We pull current plan pricing, limits, and overage terms straight from each provider's pricing page and docs, and note when promotional pricing reverts to a higher renewal rate.
Backups, SSL, uptime SLAs, and support tiers are often priced separately from the headline number. We add up what you'll really pay, and say plainly what isn't included.
A host that's great for a developer is often a bad fit for someone who just wants a blog that stays up. We're specific about who should walk away, not only who should buy.
A DigitalOcean Droplet costs a fraction of managed hosting, and the reason is simple: you become the sysadmin. If you're comfortable with a terminal, it's the best value in hosting — one $12 server can run your blog, your file sync, and your automation. If you're not, managed hosting is worth paying for, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a server you'll regret. The guides spell out what each option costs and what it asks of you.