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The simplest cloud platform for developers & teams. Deploy, manage, and scale cloud applications faster and more efficiently on DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean makes managing infrastructure easy for teams and businesses, whether you’re running one virtual machine or ten thousand. DigitalOcean App Platform: Build, deploy, and scale apps quickly using a simple, fully managed solution. We’ll handle the infrastructure, app runtimes and dependencies, so that you can push code to production in just a few clicks. Use a simple, intuitive, and visually rich experience to rapidly build, deploy, manage, and scale apps. Secure apps automatically. We create, manage and renew your SSL certificates and also protect your apps from DDoS attacks. Focus on what matters the most: building awesome apps. Let us handle provisioning and managing infrastructure, operating systems, databases, application runtimes, and other dependencies.

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OpenMetal delivers hosted private cloud and bare metal infrastructure that gives organizations a real alternative to building their own private cloud or committing to a hyperscaler. Our private cloud platform is built on OpenStack and Ceph, giving customers full access to a proven, open source cloud stack without the overhead of managing it themselves. That means more control, more transparency, and a predictable cost structure that public cloud pricing rarely offers at scale. For organizations that need dedicated infrastructure without the operational burden, we offer fully hosted bare metal servers that can run standalone or integrate directly with an OpenMetal private cloud. Deployment is fast, hardware is dedicated, and pricing is fixed so you can focus on the work, not the bill.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Developers, startups, and businesses seeking a simple, scalable, and affordable cloud infrastructure to build, deploy, and manage applications

Audience

Cloud providers, hosting companies, managed IT service providers, SaaS companies, DevOps and infrastructure teams, blockchain and Web3 operators, AI and machine learning teams, financial services, healthcare, and organizations migrating off VMware or public cloud.

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$5 per month
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$80/month
Pricing shown is for an XS bare metal server on a 5-year agreement. Pricing is variable based on chosen hardware and term length.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • With its "Droplets" virtual computers, DigitalOcean makes it simple for users to build and manage instances. Droplets offer versatility for a range of workloads since they are available in several sizes and combinations.
  • - Great cost to value ratio. Even though the droplets are not the cheapest ones, I managed to host several open source tools on a single droplet via Docker and all of them are running smoothly. - Easy droplets management. I was able to create new subdomains, make backups and monitor the droplet via web-interface. - Apps marketplace is nice, there are a lot of pre-configures services that can be deployed almost in one click. But be careful, It can easily increase the overall prices!
  • High performance & security Easy to use APIs On demand scalability One click install CMS solution Good documentation & tutorials Free 100$ credit for trying out
  • Super reliable and easy to set up especially if using it on Cloudways. We haven't had any issues at all.

Cons

  • Although substantial, DigitalOcean's service offering is not as broad as that of other major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Certain services might not be sufficient for businesses with complicated infrastructure demands.
  • - Referral program and bonuses are almost non-existent. You can use only one(!) coupon code per account and the referral bonuses are non-recurring. - Droplets are not managed. It means that it's user's responsibility to provide security of the VPS. If some software needs to be installed, it should be done manually.
  • For basic hosting purposes, plans are expensive compared to other hosting websites. Not for beginners.
  • Nothing that I dislike about digital ocean as they're awesome.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Great flexibility of the product and solutions. Incredible support, both timely and accurate Very reasonable pricing.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

DigitalOcean
Founded: 2011
United States
digitalocean.com

Company Information

OpenMetal
Founded: 2022
United States
openmetal.io

Alternatives

Alternatives

NovoServe

NovoServe

NovoServe B.V.

Categories

Categories

Bare Metal Server Supported

OpenMetal provides on-demand bare metal servers with dedicated hardware, fast deployment, and transparent fixed-cost pricing. No shared resources, no virtualization overhead, no surprise bills. Spin up a server in minutes and get full access to dedicated compute, storage, and networking with consistent performance and no noisy neighbors. Flat-rate monthly pricing keeps costs predictable, with named engineering support when you need it rather than a generic ticket queue. Need a full private cloud? OpenMetal bare metal integrates directly with our hosted private cloud platform built on OpenStack and Ceph, giving you a flexible path to expand without changing providers. Built for compute-intensive workloads, blockchain validators, AI and machine learning pipelines, and any team that needs raw hardware performance at a predictable cost.

Cloud Hosting Supported

OpenMetal provides hosted private cloud and bare metal infrastructure for organizations that need more than shared cloud hosting but don't want to build and manage their own private cloud. Built on OpenStack and Ceph, our platform gives you a dedicated, isolated cloud environment on hardware that is never shared with other tenants. Deploy a private cloud in minutes, integrate with your existing tools, and get named engineering support rather than a ticket queue. Flat-rate monthly pricing means no per-resource metering, no egress surprises, and no bill that requires a spreadsheet to decode. A practical fit for teams moving workloads off public cloud, running compliance-sensitive applications, or scaling infrastructure without scaling costs.

OpenMetal is a cloud service provider specializing in hosted private cloud and dedicated bare metal infrastructure, built on OpenStack and Ceph with transparent fixed-cost pricing. Where hyperscalers meter every resource and bill accordingly, OpenMetal runs on flat-rate monthly pricing with no egress fees, no per-resource charges, and no bill shock. You get dedicated hardware, full root access, and named engineering support rather than a ticket queue. Deploy a private cloud in under an hour or spin up a bare metal server in minutes. Both options run on hardware dedicated exclusively to your workloads, giving you consistent performance and full network isolation. A strong fit for organizations moving workloads off public cloud, managing compliance or data residency requirements, or looking for a provider that treats infrastructure costs as a fixed line item rather than a variable one.

OpenMetal provides dedicated bare metal servers with fast deployment, transparent fixed-cost pricing, and hardware that is never shared with other tenants. Spin up a bare metal server in minutes and get full access to dedicated compute, storage, and networking resources. No virtualization overhead, no noisy neighbors, no surprise bills. Just raw hardware performance at a predictable monthly rate. Need full cloud infrastructure? OpenMetal bare metal integrates directly with our hosted private cloud platform, built on OpenStack and Ceph, giving you a flexible path to a full private cloud environment without building one from scratch. Both options include named engineering support, not a ticket queue, and flat-rate pricing that won't penalize you for growth. A strong fit for compute-intensive workloads, latency-sensitive applications, and teams that want dedicated infrastructure without the overhead of managing their own data center.

OpenMetal provides the infrastructure foundation for high availability deployments, combining hosted private cloud on OpenStack, Ceph distributed storage, and dedicated bare metal servers across multiple geographic locations. Ceph delivers built-in fault tolerance with self-healing capabilities and automatic recovery from node and disk failures. OpenStack provides the orchestration layer for automated failover, redundant networking, and consistent multi-site deployments. For teams building toward four or five nines availability, OpenMetal removes two common barriers: the egress fees that make cross-region replication expensive on public cloud, and the lack of root access that limits custom disaster recovery configurations. Full platform access lets you tune replication and failover to match your actual requirements.

OpenMetal delivers private cloud and bare metal infrastructure as a service, built on OpenStack and Ceph, with managed hardware and flat monthly pricing that has no metering surprises. Unlike public cloud, you get dedicated hardware that isn't shared with other tenants, predictable fixed-cost pricing that doesn't scale against you, and root-level access without the operational burden of running your own private cloud. Deploy a private cloud or spin up a bare metal server in minutes. Both options include dedicated hardware, transparent pricing, and named engineering support, not a ticket queue. A practical fit for teams running compute-intensive workloads, moving off a hyperscaler, or looking for an infrastructure provider that won't penalize growth.

OpenMetal delivers hosted private cloud infrastructure built on OpenStack and Ceph, giving organizations dedicated, isolated cloud environments without the cost and complexity of building their own. Where public cloud VPCs share underlying hardware with other tenants, OpenMetal gives you a truly private environment on dedicated hardware you don't share with anyone. Full network isolation, root-level access, and a fixed monthly rate that doesn't meter every resource you touch. Deploy a private cloud in minutes and integrate with your existing tools and workflows. Add dedicated bare metal servers for workloads that need raw compute performance without virtualization overhead. Built for organizations moving workloads off public cloud, running compliance-sensitive applications, or looking for an infrastructure environment that performs consistently and maintains predictable costs.

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Features

Analytics / Reporting Not Supported
Configuration Management Not Supported
Data Migration Supported
Data Security Supported
Load Balancing Supported
Log Access Supported
Network Monitoring Supported
Performance Monitoring Not Supported
SLA Monitoring Supported

Cloud Management Features

Access Control Not Supported
Billing & Provisioning Supported
Capacity Analytics Not Supported
Cost Management Supported
Demand Monitoring Not Supported
Multi-Cloud Management Not Supported
Performance Analytics Not Supported
SLA Management Not Supported
Supply Monitoring Not Supported
Workflow Approval Not Supported

Database Features

Backup and Recovery Supported
Creation / Development Not Supported
Data Migration Not Supported
Data Replication Not Supported
Data Search Not Supported
Data Security Not Supported
Database Conversion Not Supported
Mobile Access Not Supported
Monitoring Not Supported
NOSQL Not Supported
Performance Analysis Not Supported
Queries Not Supported
Relational Interface Supported
Virtualization Not Supported

VPS Hosting Features

Access Control / Permissions Supported
FTP Supported
Managed VPS Supported
Multi-Server Management Supported
One-Click Apps Supported
Root Access Supported
SSD Storage Supported
Unmanaged VPS Supported
Upload Custom ISO Supported

Virtual Machine Features

Backup Management Not Supported
Graphical User Interface Not Supported
Remote Control Not Supported
VDI Not Supported
Virtual Machine Encryption Not Supported
Virtual Machine Migration Not Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring Supported
Virtual Server Supported

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Features

Analytics / Reporting Supported
Configuration Management Supported
Data Migration Supported
Data Security Supported
Load Balancing Supported
Log Access Supported
Network Monitoring Supported
Performance Monitoring Supported
SLA Monitoring Supported

Dedicated Server Hosting Features

24/7 On-site Support Not Supported
Built-in Backup Drives Not Supported
DDOS Protection Supported
IMPI Access Supported
Off Server Backups Supported
Root Level Supported
SSD Storage Supported
Uptime SLA Supported

Integrations

BlockSpaces Supported
Cilium Supported
Cloud 66 Supported
Clutch Supported
Desktop.com Supported
Dist Supported
GitHub Student Developer Pack Supported
HostBill Supported
Loft Supported
Monosnap Supported
Multifactor Supported
MySQL Supported
NVIDIA NemoClaw Supported
Nango Supported
QuicklyPDF Supported
Sail Supported
Seaplane Supported
Swimlane Supported
Wufoo Supported
n8n Supported

Integrations

BlockSpaces Not Supported
Cilium Not Supported
Cloud 66 Not Supported
Clutch Not Supported
Desktop.com Not Supported
Dist Not Supported
GitHub Student Developer Pack Not Supported
HostBill Not Supported
Loft Not Supported
Monosnap Not Supported
Multifactor Not Supported
MySQL Not Supported
NVIDIA NemoClaw Not Supported
Nango Not Supported
QuicklyPDF Not Supported
Sail Not Supported
Seaplane Not Supported
Swimlane Not Supported
Wufoo Not Supported
n8n Not Supported
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