Hostinger vs DigitalOcean

Not sure whether to go with Hostinger or 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

Compare key features, pricing, and support – so you can decide what works best for you.
Hostinger
DigitalOcean

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

*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.

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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.

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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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It's my best hosting experience ever, since 2001. Actually I'm using a VPS plan and services and support are superb.

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