AWS Lightsail vs DigitalOcean
AWS Lightsail is strongest for AWS ecosystem users. DigitalOcean is strongest for developers. Here's how they stack up on price, uptime, and support.
| Feature |  AWS Lightsail |  DigitalOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0.8/mo | $3.39/mo |
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| Stated uptime SLA | 99.9% | 99.99% |
| Storage | SSD | SSD |
| Regions | 16 | 15 |
| Managed Kubernetes | No | Yes |
| Support channels | AWS Support plans (separate from Lightsail), Community forums, Docs | Ticket, Community forum, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA eligible | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Hidden costs to watch for |
| Bandwidth overages billed at $0.01/GB past pooled allowance |
| Last reviewed | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-01 |
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