Which has more global coverage?

Vultr — with 30+ locations including cities often absent from DigitalOcean's ~15 datacentres.

Which is better for a simple VPS hosting setup?

Both work well. DigitalOcean has better community resources and 1-click app deployments. Vultr offers more geographic flexibility.

Can I run a mail server on DigitalOcean but not Vultr?

We sell DigitalOcean open-port 25 accounts specifically for mail server use. Vultr accounts are credit accounts without port-25 unlocking.

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DigitalOcean vs Vultr Accounts

DigitalOcean and Vultr are the two most popular developer clouds. Both offer simple pricing, fast provisioning, and global locations — but differ meaningfully on bare metal, high-frequency compute, and port configurations. This comparison helps you pick the right account.

Comparison Table Verdict Buy Accounts FAQ

Quick Answer

DigitalOcean is the better choice for best for managed services and best for developers.
Vultr wins on best for locations and best for bare metal.
DigitalOcean has the lower entry price — accounts start from $20.
Both DigitalOcean and Vultr are available here as verified accounts with instant delivery and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Verdict by Category

Best for locations

Vultr

Vultr has 30+ locations vs DigitalOcean's ~15 — better for latency-sensitive geographic deployments.

Best for managed services

DigitalOcean

DO has more polished managed databases, App Platform, and Spaces object storage.

Best for bare metal

Vultr

Vultr Bare Metal is available at competitive prices; DO does not offer bare metal.

Best entry price

Vultr

Vultr $200 credit at $30 vs DO Free Trial at $20 — Vultr gives more dollar value.

Best for developers

DigitalOcean

Better documentation, more community tutorials, and a cleaner overall developer experience.

Feature Comparison

Feature

DigitalOcean

Vultr

Entry account price

$20 (Free Trial)

$30 ($200 Credit)

Bare Metal

Not available

Available

Global locations

~15 datacentres

30+ datacentres

Port 25 open

Available (open-port accounts)

Not sold by Cloud Accounts

High Frequency Compute

Premium CPU droplets

High Frequency with NVMe SSDs

Managed databases

MySQL, PG, Redis, MongoDB

MySQL, PG, Redis

Object storage

Spaces (S3-compatible)

Object Storage (S3-compatible)

Kubernetes

DOKS (polished)

VKE (solid)

How to Decide

Choose DigitalOcean if…

DO has more polished managed databases, App Platform, and Spaces object storage.
Better documentation, more community tutorials, and a cleaner overall developer experience.

Choose Vultr if…

Vultr has 30+ locations vs DigitalOcean's ~15 — better for latency-sensitive geographic deployments.
Vultr Bare Metal is available at competitive prices; DO does not offer bare metal.
Vultr $200 credit at $30 vs DO Free Trial at $20 — Vultr gives more dollar value.

Still unsure? If your team uses Microsoft software → choose DigitalOcean. For AI/ML workloads → choose DigitalOcean. For maximum service breadth → choose DigitalOcean.

Buy Accounts — Both Providers

DigitalOcean Accounts

DigitalOcean Free Trial

Free Trial Account · 30min–12hr Delivery

$20

DigitalOcean Close Port 3 Droplet

Close Port 3 Droplet · 30min–12hr Delivery

$29

DigitalOcean Close Port 10 Droplet

Close Port 10 Droplet · 30min–12hr Delivery

$39

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Vultr Accounts

Vultr $200 Credit

$200 Vultr Credit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$30

Vultr $250 Credit

$250 Vultr Credit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$60

Vultr $300 Credit

$300 Vultr Credit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$99

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Buying Both?

Many teams buy accounts from both DigitalOcean and Vultr — one for primary workloads and one for benchmarking or specific features available only on one platform. Cloud Accounts sells accounts from all 12 providers individually; no minimum order required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For raw compute, Vultr is often marginally cheaper with NVMe SSD options. DigitalOcean's managed services can add cost but reduce operational overhead.

The Bottom Line

Choose DigitalOcean if you prioritise best for managed services, or Vultr if best for locations matters more to your team. There's no universally "best" cloud — only the best fit for your workload and budget. Whichever you choose, you can buy a verified DigitalOcean or Vultr account from Cloud Accounts, delivered within hours and backed by our 7-day guarantee.

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