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Managed Databases · $115.6/mo (8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
DigitalOcean's MongoDB plan is significantly overpriced compared to equivalent managed database offerings from competitors. Multiple providers offer 4GB RAM / 2 vCPU database instances at $55-65/mo, roughly half the cost, though they use different database engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis). If you can switch database systems, substantial savings are available; if MongoDB is required, DigitalOcean has limited direct competition.
Cheapest comparable managed database at $55/mo with 4GB RAM and 1 vCPU, plus 99.95% SLA beats DigitalOcean's implied tier.
Caveat: Persistent disk storage ($0.25/GB/mo) and bandwidth overages ($0.15/GB est.) are billed separately; requires PostgreSQL instead of MongoDB.
4GB RAM / 2 vCPU PostgreSQL at $64.24/mo with 99.99% SLA and 80-240GB usable storage included.
Caveat: IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026; requires PostgreSQL instead of MongoDB.
4GB RAM / 2 vCPU MySQL at $60/mo with 80GB disk and 100% network uptime SLA.
Caveat: Bandwidth overage rates vary by data center; Windows license cost not included; requires MySQL instead of MongoDB.
4GB RAM / 2 vCPU with 120GB disk, 100GB transfer included, and 99.9% SLA at $60/mo.
Caveat: Data transfer overage varies by region ($0.09-$0.132/GB); requires MySQL instead of MongoDB.
4GB RAM / 2 vCPU PostgreSQL at $68.61/mo with industry-leading 99.999% SLA and 50GB storage.
Caveat: Backup add-ons carry percentage surcharges (10-60%); data transfer beyond Fair Transfer Policy may incur overages; requires PostgreSQL instead of MongoDB.
Before you switch
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroku | Heroku Postgres · Standard-0 | $50/mo | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB | Visit |
| Render | Render Postgres · Pro-4gb | $55/mo | 4 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - Managed Dashboards (Grafana) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Vultr | Managed Databases · MySQL CC-Reg 2vCPU/4GB (0 rep) | $60/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| AWS Lightsail | Managed Databases · 4GB Standard | $60/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed MySQL · Single-node 2x4GB-50GB | $60/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 50 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MySQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - PostgreSQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Linode (Akamai) | Managed Databases · Shared 4 GB - Standalone | $65/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB SSD | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed PostgreSQL · Single-node 2x4GB-50GB | $68.61/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 50 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - OpenSearch · Essential DB1-4 | $70.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Scaleway | Managed Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL · DB-PRO2-XXS (non-HA) | $80/mo | 8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 20 GB SSD | Visit |
| Microsoft Azure | Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server · General Purpose D2s | $95/mo | 8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - Kafka · Kafka Connect Essential DB1-4 | $98.62/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
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