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Managed Databases · $75.05/mo (4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
DigitalOcean's $75.05/mo plan is significantly overpriced for a 4GB/2vCPU managed database. Multiple providers offer matching or superior specs at $30-65/mo, with better SLAs and more transparent pricing. The best value comes from OVHcloud and Linode, which undercut DigitalOcean by 15-55% while matching or exceeding reliability.
Matches DigitalOcean's 4GB RAM and 2vCPU at $64.24/mo with 80-240GB usable storage, 99.99% SLA, and transparent per-GB overage pricing.
Caveat: Single node (no HA); storage overage billed at $0.0004/GB/hr; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaleway | Managed Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL · DB-DEV-S | $11/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 10 GB SSD | Visit |
| Microsoft Azure | Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server · Burstable B1ms | $12.41/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| AWS Lightsail | Managed Databases · 2GB Standard | $30/mo |
4GB RAM, 2vCPU, 80GB SSD at $65/mo with 99.99% SLA; bandwidth overage only $0.005/GB after pooled allowance.
Caveat: Standalone (no HA); price estimated from linear pattern, not directly confirmed; HA clusters cost 2-3x more.
4GB RAM at $55/mo with 99.95% SLA and per-second billing flexibility; lower sticker price than DigitalOcean.
Caveat: Only 1 vCPU (vs DigitalOcean's 2); persistent disk storage billed separately at $0.25/GB/mo; bandwidth overage ~$0.15/GB.
4GB RAM, 64GB disk at $50/mo with higher reliability than Essential tier and 120 max connections.
Caveat: Only 1 vCPU; Standard tier SLA not published separately; add-on overages can force unplanned tier upgrades; Advanced tier pricing requires sales contact.
Cheapest option at $30/mo with 2GB RAM, 1vCPU, 80GB disk, 100GB transfer, and 99.9% SLA.
Caveat: Half the RAM and vCPU of DigitalOcean; bandwidth overage $0.09-$0.132/GB varies by region; not a direct spec match.
Before you switch
| 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 80 GB |
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| UpCloud | Managed MySQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed PostgreSQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| Heroku | Heroku Postgres · Standard-0 | $50/mo | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB | Visit |
| Vultr | Managed Databases · MySQL CC-HP 2vCPU/2GB (0 rep) | $54/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MongoDB · Production DB2-2 | $54.09/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | 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 |
| 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 |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - OpenSearch · Essential DB1-4 | $70.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
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