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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.00
No pricing available
DigitalOcean
Star Rating
(733)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 11 pricing plansUtho
Star Rating
(180)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DigitalOcean excels in its Virtual Machines (VMs) feature, scoring 9.5, which reviewers mention provides a robust and reliable environment for deploying applications. In contrast, Utho, while slightly higher at 9.6, is noted for its seamless integration with various web frameworks, making it a preferred choice for developers focused on flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Utho's Quality of Support is significantly higher at 9.4 compared to DigitalOcean's 8.7. Users appreciate Utho's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, which they say enhances their overall experience, especially during critical deployment phases.
- Users on G2 highlight that DigitalOcean's Bare Metal offering, scoring only 6.6, falls short compared to Utho's impressive 8.9. Reviewers express disappointment in the lack of customization options with DigitalOcean's Bare Metal, while Utho's offering is praised for its performance and configurability.
- Reviewers mention that Utho shines in Resource Auto-Scaling, scoring 9.3, which users say allows for efficient resource management during traffic spikes. DigitalOcean, with a score of 8.3, is seen as less effective in this area, leading to potential performance issues during high-demand periods.
- Users say that both platforms perform well in Public Cloud services, with DigitalOcean scoring 9.3 and Utho at 9.4. However, Utho's additional features for cloud management, such as enhanced security tools and better integration options, are frequently highlighted as significant advantages.
- G2 users report that Utho's Performance Tracking capabilities, rated at 9.3, provide deeper insights into application performance compared to DigitalOcean's 8.7. Reviewers mention that Utho's analytics tools help them make informed decisions about resource allocation and optimization.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DigitalOcean
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
Utho
No pricing availableFree Trial
DigitalOcean
Free Trial is available
Utho
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
638
9.5
139
Ease of Use
9.3
627
9.4
142
Ease of Setup
9.4
486
9.3
115
Ease of Admin
9.2
406
9.2
63
Quality of Support
8.7
521
9.4
140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
379
9.2
64
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
627
9.5
127
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.9
44
Management
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
9.1
144
9.4
61
Feature Not Available
9.3
57
Feature Not Available
9.2
53
7.4
77
8.9
51
8.3
120
9.4
51
9.3
151
9.6
59
Feature Not Available
9.1
50
8.9
131
9.4
54
Management
8.8
152
9.3
57
8.7
153
9.4
57
8.7
146
9.3
57
Functionality
8.4
80
9.3
53
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)
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
Hosting Management
8.4
346
9.3
46
8.9
353
9.0
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
41
8.6
285
9.1
41
8.2
240
8.9
42
8.7
267
9.1
41
7.9
216
8.8
41
Feature Not Available
9.0
41
8.8
296
9.2
41
8.6
294
8.9
42
Development
8.9
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
7.9
68
Not enough data
Database
8.7
69
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
Infrastructure
8.8
69
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
Configuration
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
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
Availability
9.2
51
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Security
7.7
47
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
7.7
46
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
47
Not enough data
7.5
47
Not enough data
Management
9.3
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
Organization
8.9
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
Development
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DigitalOcean and Utho are categorized as Container Orchestration, VPS Hosting Platforms, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
DigitalOcean is categorized as Block Storage, Container Management, Database as a Service (DBaaS), Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), Machine Learning, and AI Chatbots
Utho is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DigitalOcean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Utho
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
Computer Software
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Internet
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Computer & Network Security
2.9%
Other
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Computer Software
13.4%
Accounting
9.9%
Computer & Network Security
5.2%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
47.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Utho has no discussions with answers
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