DigitalOcean vs domainfactory

DigitalOcean and domainfactory are two of the most searched hosting brands in United States. We compared their current plans, renewal pricing, and editorial scores to help you pick the right fit.

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Feature DigitalOcean domainfactory
Editorial rating ★ 3.4 / 5 ★ 4.2 / 5
Plans tracked 33 14
Hosting types VPS, Cloud Shared Hosting, WordPress Hosting, VPS
Starting price $4.00 $2.16
Renewal from $6.51
Max RAM 256 GB 2 GB
Max storage 4800 GB 100 GB
Free SSL Yes
Free backups Yes
Headquarters New York, USA Germany
Data centers 43 1

DigitalOcean

★ 3.4

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domainfactory

★ 4.2

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DigitalOcean plans

Type Intro price RAM Storage Action
VPS $24.00 4 GB 80 GB NVMe Visit Site
VPS $4.00 1 GB 25 GB SSD Visit Site
Cloud $1,260.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($252/mo extra) 160 GB 500 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $168.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($33.60/mo extra) 32 GB 100 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $336.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($67.20/mo extra) 64 GB 200 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $672.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($134.40/mo extra) 128 GB 400 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,008.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($201.60/mo extra) 192 GB 600 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,344.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($268.80/mo extra) 256 GB 800 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $42.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($8.40/mo extra) 4 GB 25 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $131.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($26.20/mo extra) 16 GB 300 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $262.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($52.40/mo extra) 32 GB 600 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $524.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($104.80/mo extra) 64 GB 1200 GB NVMe Visit Site
VPS $6.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($1.20/mo extra) 1 GB 25 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $12.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($2.40/mo extra) 2 GB 50 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $48.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($9.60/mo extra) 8 GB 160 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $18.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($3.60/mo extra) 2 GB 60 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $24.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($4.80/mo extra) 4 GB 80 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $96.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($19.20/mo extra) 16 GB 320 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $4.00 Simple pricing · Hourly billing available · Weekly ($0.80/mo extra) 0.5 GB 10 GB SSD Visit Site
Cloud $168.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($33.60/mo extra) 16 GB 100 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $336.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($67.20/mo extra) 32 GB 200 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,008.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($201.60/mo extra) 96 GB 500 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $63.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($12.60/mo extra) 8 GB 25 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $84.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($16.80/mo extra) 8 GB 50 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $504.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($100.80/mo extra) 64 GB 200 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $126.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($25.20/mo extra) 16 GB 50 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $252.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($50.40/mo extra) 32 GB 100 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,048.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($209.60/mo extra) 128 GB 2400 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,572.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($314.40/mo extra) 192 GB 3600 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $1,008.00 Dedicated vCPU · Balanced RAM/CPU ratio · Weekly ($201.60/mo extra) 128 GB 400 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $84.00 High memory ratio (8GB/vCPU) · Dedicated vCPU · Weekly ($16.80/mo extra) 16 GB 50 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $672.00 Dedicated vCPU · 2.6GHz+ processors · Weekly ($134.40/mo extra) 64 GB 400 GB NVMe Visit Site
Cloud $2,096.00 High-performance NVMe · Large storage capacity · Weekly ($419.20/mo extra) 256 GB 4800 GB NVMe Visit Site

domainfactory plans

Type Intro price RAM Storage Action
Shared Hosting $5.42 Renewal: $8.68 50 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $7.60 Visit Site
Shared Hosting $6.84 Renewal: $7.60 0.512 GB 25 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $8.79 Renewal: $9.77 1 GB 50 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $13.68 Renewal: $15.21 1.5 GB 75 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $19.55 Renewal: $21.73 2 GB 100 GB SSD Visit Site
WordPress Hosting $5.42 SSD Visit Site
WordPress Hosting $10.86 SSD Visit Site
WordPress Hosting $16.29 SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $2.16 Renewal: $6.51 Visit Site
WordPress Hosting $3.25 Renewal: $5.42 SSD Visit Site
VPS $6.84 Visit Site
Shared Hosting $7.60 Visit Site
Shared Hosting $7.60 Visit Site

Comparison FAQ

Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?

domainfactory has the lower entry price (DigitalOcean: $4.00/mo vs domainfactory: $2.16/mo).

Which is better, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?

domainfactory scores higher (DigitalOcean: 3.4/5 vs domainfactory: 4.2/5).

Which is better for VPS, DigitalOcean or domainfactory?

DigitalOcean: up to 256 GB RAM; domainfactory: up to 2 GB RAM.

Which has more storage?

DigitalOcean 4800 GB vs domainfactory 100 GB max storage.

Do both include free SSL?

Only domainfactory shows free SSL on tracked plans.

Which is better for beginners in United States?

domainfactory is our pick for ease of use in United States.

How do I choose between DigitalOcean and domainfactory?

Match plan type to your project in United States. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.