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Compare Azure Virtual Network and DigitalOcean 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $4.00
Azure Virtual Network
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Virtual NetworkDigitalOcean
Star Rating
(735)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.00
Browse all 11 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that DigitalOcean excels in user experience, with many praising its straightforward interface and ease of use. Users appreciate the platform's intuitive setup process, which is particularly beneficial for beginners looking to deploy applications and databases without encountering complexity.
- According to verified reviews, DigitalOcean's competitive pricing is a significant advantage, making it an attractive option for small businesses. Users highlight the budget-friendly rates and solid performance, especially with fast SSD storage, which enhances their overall satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Virtual Network offers impressive flexibility, particularly in securely connecting cloud resources and on-premises environments. This feature is especially valued by users who require hybrid setups, showcasing Azure's capability in resource management and security.
- Users say that while Azure Virtual Network provides robust features for resource segregation and internal management, it may not be as user-friendly as DigitalOcean. Some users find the learning curve steeper, which can impact the overall ease of use compared to DigitalOcean's more accessible platform.
- G2 reviewers highlight that DigitalOcean's extensive library of articles and tutorials significantly aids in onboarding and resource configuration. This support is a key differentiator, as users feel empowered to navigate the platform effectively, enhancing their day-to-day usability.
- According to recent feedback, while both platforms receive positive remarks for their support quality, DigitalOcean edges out with a slightly higher satisfaction score. Users appreciate the responsive support team, which contributes to a more favorable experience when troubleshooting or seeking assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Virtual Network
No pricing availableDigitalOcean
Droplets
Starting at $4.00
Simple, affordable, fast virtual machines
- Deploys in seconds
- Scales up on demand
- Run any workload from mission critical apps to low traffic sites
Free Trial
Azure Virtual Network
No trial information availableDigitalOcean
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
18
9.1
640
Ease of Use
8.8
19
9.3
629
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
9.4
488
Ease of Admin
8.6
12
9.2
406
Quality of Support
8.4
19
8.7
523
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
12
9.2
379
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
19
9.0
629
Features by Category
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
9.1
145
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
77
Not enough data
8.3
120
Not enough data
9.3
152
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
132
Management
Not enough data
8.9
154
Not enough data
8.7
154
Not enough data
8.7
147
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
82
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Hosting Management
Not enough data
8.4
346
Not enough data
8.9
353
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
285
Not enough data
8.2
240
Not enough data
8.7
267
Not enough data
7.9
216
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
296
Not enough data
8.6
294
Development
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
7.9
69
Database
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
7.8
68
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.9
69
Infrastructure
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.3
69
Configuration
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
7.4
50
Not enough data
8.7
50
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.8
50
Availability
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
8.4
50
Security
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
7.7
46
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
7.5
47
Management
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.5
37
Organization
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.9
37
Development
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.2
35
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Virtual Network and DigitalOcean are categorized as VPS Hosting Platforms
Unique Categories
Azure Virtual Network is categorized as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
DigitalOcean is categorized as Container Orchestration, Block Storage, Container Management, Database as a Service (DBaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), Machine Learning, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Virtual Network
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DigitalOcean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
26.9%
Computer Software
19.2%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Computer Networking
7.7%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
34.6%
Computer Software
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Internet
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Computer & Network Security
3.0%
Other
39.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Virtual Network has no discussions with answers
What are droplets in DigitalOcean?
7 Comments
JL
Companies like to rename existing concepts to make them seem more exclusive. A Droplet is what Digital Ocean has decided to name its virtual machines,...Read more
What's your primary use case for DigitalOcean?
2 Comments
TR
I use it for hosting my staging websites for my web dev business as well as hosting my own website. I'm not a big fan of web hosting companies, especially as...Read more
Are digital ocean droplets VPS?
2 Comments
JL
Yes, Droplets are what Digital Ocean calls their VPS's.Read more
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