DigitalOcean
Cloud & Server Infrastructure
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider offering simple, scalable virtual servers and managed services. It enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications with predictable pricing and a developer-friendly experience.
What is it?
DigitalOcean is a cloud computing platform focused on simplicity and performance. It provides virtual machines (Droplets), managed databases, Kubernetes, object storage, and networking services for modern applications.
What does it do?
DigitalOcean allows teams to quickly provision infrastructure, deploy applications, and manage cloud resources. Its managed services reduce operational overhead while maintaining flexibility and control over environments.
Where is it used?
DigitalOcean is widely used by startups, SaaS companies, agencies, and development teams for hosting web applications, APIs, databases, CI/CD environments, and scalable backend services. For teams comparing Linux cloud hosting providers for these workloads, Linode offers scalable server infrastructure.
When & why it emerged
DigitalOcean was founded in 2011 to simplify cloud infrastructure for developers. It emerged as a more approachable alternative to complex hyperscale cloud platforms, emphasizing usability and transparent pricing.
Why we use it at Internative
We use DigitalOcean for projects that require fast setup, predictable costs, and reliable performance. Its balance of simplicity and scalability makes it ideal for MVPs, SaaS platforms, and production workloads.
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