DigitalOcean vs Vercel
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose DigitalOcean if:
You need developers or startups
Choose Vercel if:
You need frontend teams or next.js projects
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | $4/mo | $20/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
DigitalOcean
Pros
- Simple pricing
- Great documentation
- Developer friendly
- Fast SSD
Cons
- No free tier
- Limited enterprise features
- Fewer regions than AWS
Vercel
Pros
- Excellent DX
- Fast global CDN
- Great Next.js support
- Free tier
Cons
- Can get expensive
- Vendor lock-in
- Cold starts on serverless
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