Hostinger vs DigitalOcean
This comparison shows key differences between the two providers for VPS hosting – but the final call is yours.
Why go with Hostinger?
Trusted by millions of users, Hostinger VPS has everything you need to build, run, and grow your projects – whether you’re just starting or already a pro.
High security
Block harmful traffic with an easy-to-manage firewall. Detect and remove threats using the Monarx malware scanner. Need to make big changes? Create a manual snapshot or restore from an automatic backup – so your data is always safe.
Kodee AI assistant
Kodee, your knowledgeable AI assistant, makes VPS management faster and easier – no command line needed. Ask questions, get setup guidance, or let Kodee run commands and manage your server directly.
30-day money-back guarantee
Not sure if Hostinger’s VPS plan is for you? No worries – you can request a refund within 30 days. Test everything first, then decide if it’s right for you. It’s a risk-free, no-pressure process that gives you peace of mind.
Head-to-head comparison
CPU core | Starting from 1 vCPU | Starting from 1 vCPU |
Storage | Starting from 50 GB NVMe | Starting from 10 GB NVMe |
Memory | Starting from 4 GB RAM | Starting from 512 MB RAM |
Price* | Starting from US$ 4.99/mo | Starting from US$ 4.00/mo |
Daily backups | Yes | Yes |
Free snapshot | Yes | No |
Free weekly backups | Yes | No |
Money-back guarantee | Yes, 30 days | No |
Free DDoS protection | Yes | Yes |
Public API | Yes | Yes |
Managed firewall | Yes | Yes |
Malware scanner | Yes | No |
Data centers | 8 | 15 |
Pre-built template selection | 93 | 336 |
Paid licenses | cPanel, Plesk, LiteSpeed, Webuzo | cPanel, Plesk |
Multilingual support | Yes, 8+ languages | English only |
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*Date of comparison: May 1, 2025.
Why 3+ million website owners choose Hostinger
See what others think about our VPS hosting – and what made them select Hostinger over the rest.
I'm incredibly happy with Hostinger's VPS hosting! Their uptime is consistently top-notch, keeping my site running smoothly. Whenever I've needed help, their technical support team has been quick, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.
Always in time when I need the support for the VPS and websites hosted in Hostinger. I've moved from another host provider and I'm very happy with this decision that I've made.
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