DigitalOcean is a cloud computing platform built for developers and startups, offering simple and cost-predictable infrastructure across compute (Droplets), managed Kubernetes (DOKS), serverless functions, managed databases, object storage (Spaces), and an AI/LLM platform (GenAI Platform). Known for its developer-friendly UI, transparent flat-rate pricing, and faster onboarding compared to hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
A SaaS startup runs their entire stack on DigitalOcean: the API on App Platform, the database on Managed PostgreSQL, user uploads in Spaces, and AI features via the GenAI Platform — paying a predictable monthly bill without navigating thousands of AWS service options.