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DigitalOcean App Platform Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does DigitalOcean App Platform cost?
DigitalOcean App Platform offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans3
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Starter | Basic | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 static sites | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 100 build mins/mo | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Community support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| $5/mo per container | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto-scaling | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1 GB RAM | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated resources | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 2 GB RAM | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Basic | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $25/mo | $60/mo |
| 10 users | $50/mo | $120/mo |
| 25 users | $125/mo | $300/mo |
| 50 users | $250/mo | $600/mo |
Is DigitalOcean App Platform Worth It?
4.5/5 from 300 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $5/mo (Basic) to $12/mo (Professional). Most users pick the Basic plan.
Best for: Startups deploying MVPs, Small teams wanting managed infra, Developers avoiding DevOps. Keep in mind: more expensive than droplets at scale.
DigitalOcean App Platform Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy git-based deployments
- Auto-scaling built in
- GitHub/GitLab integration
- Managed databases included
- Free tier available
Cons
- More expensive than Droplets at scale
- Less control than VPS
- Limited regions compared to main DO
Frequently Asked Questions
DigitalOcean App Platform offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo, billed monthly. There are 3 plans total.
Yes, DigitalOcean App Platform offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Basic at $5/mo.
With a 4.5/5 rating from 300 reviews, DigitalOcean App Platform is well-regarded. Best for: Startups deploying MVPs, Small teams wanting managed infra, Developers avoiding DevOps.
DigitalOcean App Platform bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
DigitalOcean App Platform offers 3 plans: Starter, Basic, Professional.