{"id":1174,"date":"2024-02-08T13:48:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T11:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/us\/competitors-and-alternatives\/digitalocean\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:14:30","slug":"digitalocean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/competitors-and-alternatives\/digitalocean\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Comparison – DigitalOcean vs UpCloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n DigitalOcean vs. UpCloud <\/h1>\n\n

Experience industry-leading performance with the reliability of an ISO 27001-certified cloud provider.<\/p>\n

Compare UpCloud with DigitalOcean and find out why we’re your match.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n 10 000+ teams going global with UpCloud <\/h2>\n \n
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Why UpCloud?<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Compare UpCloud against DigitalOcean<\/h3>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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<\/th>\n UpCloud<\/th>\n DigitalOcean<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n \n
Developer focused<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Advanced developer tooling<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
European company<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Chat support included<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Support response time<\/td>\n < 2 min<\/td>\n < 24 hours<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
ISO 27001 Certification<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
European DC locations<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Private Cloud solutions<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Linux- and Windows servers<\/td>\n \u2705<\/span><\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Service Level Agreement (SLA)<\/td>\n 99.999%<\/td>\n 99.99%<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Why are others making the switch? <\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/header>\n \n
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\n Available globally, secured in Europe <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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Of UpCloud\u2019s 15 data centers, 10 are located across Europe. Our strong European presence means better connectivity, faster services, and adherence to local compliance that matters to your business.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Support at your fingertips <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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Enjoy the advantages of our world-class customer support any time you may need it, in minutes instead of hours. Our support \u2013 real people, no bots \u2013 is available 24\/7 every day of the year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Data is a king. We offer a fortress. <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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With UpCloud, you\u2019re choosing an ISO 27001-certified cloud provider prioritizing your security. Unlike too many others, we don\u2019t just promise security; we\u2019re certified to prove it, ensuring your operations are always safe.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Fullstack migration in just four months <\/h2>\n \n

Vilkas is Finland\u2019s leading e-commerce supplier, supporting more than 1,800 merchants, 300 of which leverage customized projects,\u00a0to run e-commerce stores.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter evaluating different solutions, we conducted a brief trial period to assess UpCloud\u2019s capabilities and scalability. The results were impressive, and it became clear that UpCloud was the ideal choice for our needs. From there, we carefully planned and executed the migration process to ensure a smooth transition for our customers.”<\/em>
\n\u2013 Tatu Wikman, CTO, Vilkas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try UpCloud for free with $500 for 30 days<\/p>\n\n

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\n Happy customers around the globe <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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“Reliable and efficient infrastructure on par with Hyperscalers without the downsides of Big Tech”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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