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Managed Databases · $5077/mo (128 GB RAM, 32 vCPU, 1280 GB)
Vultr's $5077/mo plan is significantly overpriced for managed MySQL. Comparable 64GB RAM / 16 vCPU single-node alternatives from DigitalOcean, Linode, and OVHcloud cost 85-73% less, though none match Vultr's 32 vCPU / 128GB RAM spec exactly. If you can work within 64GB RAM, switching saves $4000+ monthly.
Cheapest managed database option with 64GB RAM and 16 vCPU; includes 99.99% SLA and transparent $0.01/GB bandwidth overage pricing.
Caveat: Spec is half Vultr's RAM and vCPU; PostgreSQL instead of MySQL; no direct MySQL equivalent listed at this tier.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
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| DigitalOcean | Managed Databases · PostgreSQL Basic Premium AMD 64GB | $782.2/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| Linode (Akamai) | Managed Databases · Shared 64 GB - Standalone | $950/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 1280 GB SSD | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - OpenSearch · Discovery-B3-64 | $1181.87/mo |
64GB RAM / 16 vCPU standalone with 1280GB SSD storage matching Vultr's disk capacity; 99.99% SLA and $0.005/GB outbound bandwidth.
Caveat: Price is ESTIMATED from linear pricing pattern, not directly confirmed; HA clusters cost 2-3x more; backups are a separate add-on (20-25% surcharge).
Native MySQL with 64GB RAM / 16 vCPU and 1.28TB-6.4TB usable storage; 99.99% SLA and 4 Gbps public/private bandwidth.
Caveat: Still half Vultr's RAM and vCPU; IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026.
PostgreSQL alternative with identical specs and pricing to OVHcloud MySQL; same 99.99% SLA and storage range.
Caveat: PostgreSQL instead of MySQL; half Vultr's RAM/vCPU; IPv4 and APAC egress caveats apply.
Managed PostgreSQL with 122GB RAM and 1.5TB storage; higher reliability tier with published SLA (vs. Essential's 99.5%).
Caveat: PostgreSQL only; SLA for Standard tier not separately published; Essential tier has hidden 99.5% SLA cliff; add-on overages can force unplanned upgrades.
Before you switch
| 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU |
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| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MySQL · Discovery-B3-64 | $1351.6/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - PostgreSQL · Discovery-B3-64 | $1351.6/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - ClickHouse · Discovery-B3-64 | $1382.77/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MongoDB · Production B3-64 | $1969.69/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| Heroku | Heroku Postgres · Standard-6 | $2000/mo | 122 GB RAM, 1536 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Production B3-64 | $2272.34/mo | 64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU | Visit |
| Heroku | Heroku Data for Redis · Premium-14 | $12500/mo | 100 GB RAM | Visit |
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