DigitalOcean vs LightNode.
Prices checked
LightNode is cheaper at every one of the 4 sizes both sell. At 4 GB of RAM, LightNode Agency costs you $14.70 a month against $24 at DigitalOcean, checked .
Size for size
1 GB of RAM
No LightNode plan at this size.
| Rank | Name | Price per mo | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
DigitalOcean · 1C, 1 GB · 25 GB SSD | $6/mo | View |
2 GB of RAM
LightNode is $4.29 a month less (36%). compare the two
| Rank | Name | Price per mo | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
DigitalOcean · 1C, 2 GB · 50 GB SSD | $12/mo | View | |
LightNode · 1C, 2 GB · 50 GB NVMe | $7.71/mo | View |
4 GB of RAM
LightNode is $9.30 a month less (39%). compare the two
| Rank | Name | Price per mo | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
DigitalOcean · 2C, 4 GB · 80 GB SSD | $24/mo | View | |
LightNode · 2C, 4 GB · 50 GB NVMe | $14.70/mo | View |
8 GB of RAM
LightNode is $14.30 a month less (34%). compare the two
| Rank | Name | Price per mo | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
DigitalOcean · 2C, 8 GB · 100 GB NVMe | $42/mo | View | |
LightNode · 4C, 8 GB · 50 GB NVMe | $27.70/mo | View |
16 GB of RAM
LightNode is $31.30 a month less (37%). compare the two
| Rank | Name | Price per mo | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
DigitalOcean · 4C, 16 GB · 200 GB NVMe | $84/mo | View | |
LightNode · 8C, 16 GB · 50 GB NVMe | $52.70/mo | View |
Where to start
compare the two best value plansAt a glance
| Measure |  DigitalOcean |  LightNode |
|---|---|---|
| Plans tracked | 70 | 20 |
| Cheapest plan | $4/mo | $7.71/mo |
| Typical price per GB of RAM | $8/mo | $8.29/mo |
| Average value | 26/100 | 38/100 |
| Locations | 10 | 36 |
| Dedicated vCPU plans | 39 | 0 |
| Plans on NVMe | 69% | 100% |
| Unmetered bandwidth | 0% of plans | 0% of plans |
Both sell servers in 2 cities: Frankfurt, London.
Best value from each
DigitalOcean
| Rank | Name | Price per mo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1C · 512 MB · Value 72/100 | $4/mo |
| 2 | 1C · 1 GB · Value 71/100 | $6/mo |
| 3 | 1C · 1 GB · Value 65/100 | $7/mo |
| 4 | 1C · 1 GB · Value 65/100 | $7/mo |
| 5 | 1C · 1 GB · Value 63/100 | $8/mo |
LightNode
| Rank | Name | Price per mo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1C · 2 GB · Value 78/100 | $7.71/mo |
| 2 | 2C · 4 GB · Value 73/100 | $14.70/mo |
| 3 | 4C · 8 GB · Value 72/100 | $27.70/mo |
| 4 | 8C · 16 GB · Value 71/100 | $52.70/mo |
| 5 | 1C · 2 GB · Value 67/100 | $10.41/mo |
How we count
On today's data, DigitalOcean undercuts LightNode on memory, at a typical $8 per GB of RAM a month against $8.29. The cheapest way in is DigitalOcean at $4 a month (Basic Regular 1C · 0.5 GB · 10 GB). LightNode counters with broader reach: 36 locations against 10.
Value is hardware per dollar: RAM, vCPU, disk and bandwidth for the price, scored out of 100 the same way for every plan in the index. The typical price per GB of RAM is the middle one of each provider's plans.
Each size is the cheapest plan with at least that much RAM and less than twice as much, so the two sides compare like with like; a provider with no plan in that range has no row there. Only a size where both plans include a disk names a cheaper side. A plan whose provider was last read more than three days ago, or that is sold out, is not a pick.
Prices exclude VAT, fetched 4 Nov 2026 from each provider's own API or public price page. How each one is read is on the data health page.
Frequently asked
- Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean or LightNode?
- LightNode is cheaper at every one of the 4 sizes both sell. At 4 GB of RAM, LightNode Agency · 2 vCPU · 4 GB costs $14.70/mo against $24/mo for DigitalOcean Basic Regular 2C · 4 GB · 80 GB, excl. VAT, as of 4 Nov 2026. The cheapest plan overall is DigitalOcean's at $4/mo.
- Which has more locations, DigitalOcean or LightNode?
- LightNode, with 36 locations against 10.
- Where do these prices come from?
- From each provider's own API or public price page, read and last refreshed 4 Nov 2026. Prices exclude VAT.
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