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Managed Databases · $60.9/mo (4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
DigitalOcean's $60.90/mo plan is competitively positioned but not the best value for 4GB RAM + 2vCPU managed databases. OVHcloud and Linode offer comparable or better specs at similar or lower prices with stronger SLAs, though you'll want to verify storage allowances and regional availability.
Matches your 4GB RAM and 2vCPU spec with 80-240GB usable storage, 99.99% SLA, and per-GB overage pricing is transparent ($0.0004/GB/hr for storage beyond base).
Caveat: Price is slightly higher than DigitalOcean; verify storage tier matches your needs and confirm APAC region egress policy if applicable.
Identical specs to MySQL variant (4GB RAM, 2vCPU, 80-240GB storage) with 99.99% SLA and single-node reliability.
Caveat: PostgreSQL-only; same regional and storage verification needed as MySQL tier.
4GB RAM, 2vCPU, 80GB SSD, 99.99% SLA with transparent $0.005/GB bandwidth overage after pooled allowance.
Caveat: Price is estimated from linear pricing pattern and not directly confirmed; HA clusters cost 2-3x more; backups are a separate add-on (~20-25% surcharge).
Saves ~$6/mo with 4GB RAM and 1vCPU, 99.95% SLA, and includes persistent disk storage in the base price.
Caveat: Only 1vCPU vs your 2vCPU; persistent disk storage beyond included amount billed at $0.25/GB/month; bandwidth overage ~$0.15/GB.
Saves ~$11/mo with 4GB RAM, 64GB disk, and higher reliability tier (Standard vs Essential's 99.5% SLA cliff).
Caveat: Only 1vCPU; add-on overages can force unplanned upgrades; Advanced tier pricing not published; requires established billing history for Performance dynos.
Before you switch
| 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 | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| 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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