What is DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean helps you create, automate, and manage a robust infrastructure with features like API, Floating IPs, Shared Private Networking, and Team Accounts.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+89 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love DigitalOcean?
Pros
- Caring
- Continually Improving Product
- Efficient Service
- Helps Innovate
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Feature Ratings
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Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of IT Administration
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Ease of Customization
Ease of Implementation
Usability and Intuitiveness
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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DigitalOcean Reviews
Amisha P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2025
Simplified Deployment and Scalability
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates DigitalOcean from other similar products?
Its more focus on Simplicity and developer centric design makes it different from other similar platforms. It provide a streamlined and intuitive interface, making bit easier for us to deploy and manage applications . The transparent and predictable pricing structure is another significant differentiator allowing developers and businesses to plan their budgets without worrying about hidden costs.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect is its user friendly control panel and the speed at which I can spin up a new droplet or application. I also appreciate the vast library of tutorials and community guides that help solve common challenges quickly.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Its features are limited as compared to the larger cloud provider like AWS or Azure, advanced features such as extensive machine learning tools or global content delivery networks might require integrating third party solutions. Another drawback is the lack of deeper enterprises grade tools for compliance or multi region redundancy , which could be a concern for larger organization.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I will recommend product for start-up, small to medium businesses looking for an affordable , straightforward cloud hosting solution.
Pros
- Respectful
- Client Friendly Policies
- Friendly Negotiation
- Security Protects
Arnaldo Ariel A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Utilities
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2024
Excellent product full of features
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates DigitalOcean from other similar products?
Its ease of use. All the documentation and support they provide.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
All the features available.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I am pretty happy with the product. Nothing to dislike.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Go ahead and try it!
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Nkami-Eval E.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Communications
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2024
great software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates DigitalOcean from other similar products?
simplicity and cost
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
developer friendly
What do you dislike most about this product?
scalability, support
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
great you can try it
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
