DigitalOcean Features
Hosting Management (8)
Storage Limits
As reported in 346 DigitalOcean reviews. Clear and pre-determined storage limits are associated with a hosting plan, and storage limits can be expanded if normal site usage is exceeded.
Bandwidth Allowance
Hosting providers outline the amount of data that you and your visitors are able to cumulatively upload and download over a given period of time. Pay for additional bandwidth as needed to accommodate web traffic. 353 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Control Panel Integration
Based on 285 DigitalOcean reviews. Integrate hosting plans with either open-source or proprietary web hosting control panels in order to use a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates access to additional web hosting management features.
CMS Support
Providers allow for a variety of content management systems to be used when managing websites. Support is offered for "one-click" or rapid installations of CMS tools. 240 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Web Framework Support
The website hosting provider offers support for a variety of server-side coding languages, as well as multiple versions of the web frameworks. This feature was mentioned in 267 DigitalOcean reviews.
E-Commerce Integration
Install e-commerce tools, such as shopping carts, into your website. Certain e-commerce integrations may incur an additional fee. 216 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Database Support
Support is provided for a variety of database types, including MySQL, PostsgreSQL, SQL Server, and more. Choose from these and manage your database within the control panel associated with your hosting plan. 296 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Security Tools
Site backup, spam detection, firewalls, malware detection tools, and other security features are offered within the hosting plan. 294 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Development (8)
Application Deployment
Provides tools for building, deploying, or integrating source code into hosted application. This feature was mentioned in 73 DigitalOcean reviews.
Development Environment
As reported in 73 DigitalOcean reviews. Provides tools for sharing code, tracking progress, and shipping software.
Language Support
Supports programming languages such as Java, C, or Python. Support for front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This feature was mentioned in 68 DigitalOcean reviews.
Testing
As reported in 68 DigitalOcean reviews. Tests the functionality of a software application. Detects and diagnoses issues in application.
Developer Toolkit
Provides tools for developers to build software and edit container contents. This feature was mentioned in 36 DigitalOcean reviews.
Architecture
Creates integrations and allows management of connected contains. 34 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Datacenter
Integrates data with container contents and applications. 36 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Virtualization
Virtualizes operating systems and nests virtualizations within contained environment. This feature was mentioned in 35 DigitalOcean reviews.
Database (5)
Database Management
Lets developers manage database services. Provides support for different types of databases and integration methods. This feature was mentioned in 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Analytics
Based on 67 DigitalOcean reviews. Lets users analyze deployment, user, storage, and business metrics.
Auto Scaling
Based on 66 DigitalOcean reviews. Provides tools or bots that scale services and data automatically or on demand.
Backup / Recovery
Stores versions of application and data or incrementally backs up data. 66 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Storage
Based on 68 DigitalOcean reviews. Provides scalable cloud storage for different forms of data. Store analytics and records for reporting.
Infrastructure (3)
Networking
Allows users to provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic. This feature was mentioned in 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Virtual Machines
Provides virtual networks and operating systems. This feature was mentioned in 70 DigitalOcean reviews.
Security
As reported in 68 DigitalOcean reviews. Secures applications, encrypt data, and manage identities.
Configuration (5)
Application Performance
Based on 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Functions when integrated with multiple forms of external applications.
Orchestration
Based on 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Allows admisistrators to manage and organize storage, networks, and datacenters.
Database Monitoring
Based on 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Monitors performance and statistics related to memory, caches and connections.
Anomaly Detection
Alerts users when unauthorized parties or malware is detected allowing administrators to remedy the issue. This feature was mentioned in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Network Security
Based on 50 DigitalOcean reviews. Secures data at rest and in transit from unauthorized access.
Database Administration (3)
Provisioning
As reported in 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Allows administrators to organize components of the database to maintain instance efficiency.
Governance
Based on 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Allows the creating and relinquishing of database access credentials.
Auditing
Based on 50 DigitalOcean reviews. Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting.
Availability (4)
Scalability
Based on 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality.
Backup
Based on 50 DigitalOcean reviews. The abillity to restore files to its original loacation or alternative sources on-demand.
Archiving
As reported in 51 DigitalOcean reviews. Stores historical records of information for reverting or reference.
Indexing
Helps users navigate databases by labeling and organizing datasets. This feature was mentioned in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Management (6)
Access Control
Allows administrators to control access to specific containers or datasets. 38 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Network Isolation
As reported in 37 DigitalOcean reviews. Separates containers based on their specific network and connections.
File Isolation
Based on 36 DigitalOcean reviews. Isolates containers based on components of the file systems and their state.
Pay by Usage
As reported in 152 DigitalOcean reviews. Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model.
Usage Tracking
Based on 153 DigitalOcean reviews. Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Performance Tracking
Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. 146 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Organization (3)
Packaging
Based on 37 DigitalOcean reviews. Groups containers or applications without altering the container contents.
Container Networking
As reported in 37 DigitalOcean reviews. Defines container connections, balances loads, and organizes routes.
Orchestration
As reported in 36 DigitalOcean reviews. Runs applications through connected clusters.
Core Conversational Capabilities - AI Chatbots (3)
Controlled LLM Response Generation
Uses LLMs to generate dynamic responses within defined boundaries and business-safe content rules.
Context Maintenance Within Sessions
Maintains context across user turns in a single session to provide coherent, relevant responses.
Natural Language Understanding & Intent Inference
Understands varied user phrasing and infers intent without relying solely on keywords or scripts.
Task & Flow Management - AI Chatbots (2)
Scripted Dialogue & Decision Tree Support
Supports building conversational flows using predefined paths, rules, and decision trees.
Fallback Responses for Unknown Queries
Provides fallback messages or guidance when the bot cannot understand or fulfill a query.
Deployment & Embedding - AI Chatbots (2)
API Access for Business System Integration
Provides API access to connect with proprietary business systems or internal data sources.
Web Widget & SDK Embedding
Offers embeddable widgets or SDKs for integration into websites, apps, or third-party tools.
Admin & Configuration - AI Chatbots (1)
No-Code Conversation Design
Allows non-developers to configure and design chatbot flows via visual or no-code interfaces.
Infrastructure Provision (5)
Public Cloud
Provides public cloud capabilities. 144 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Bare Metal
Provides bare metal servers. This feature was mentioned in 77 DigitalOcean reviews.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. This feature was mentioned in 120 DigitalOcean reviews.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Based on 151 DigitalOcean reviews. Provides virtual machines (VMs).
Virtual Networks
Based on 131 DigitalOcean reviews. Provides virtual networking capabilities.
Functionality (1)
Resource Auto-Scaling
As reported in 80 DigitalOcean reviews. Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands
Security (3)
Data Masking
Based on 47 DigitalOcean reviews. Data masking provides an additional layer of access control that can be applied to tables and views.
Authentication And Single Sign-On
Verifies identity of database users. This feature was mentioned in 48 DigitalOcean reviews.
Data Anonymization
As reported in 46 DigitalOcean reviews. Allows users to gain statistically valid insights from their data while protecting the privacy of individuals.
Data Management (2)
Data Replication
Helps in improving the availability of data. 47 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Advanced Data Analytics
Based on 47 DigitalOcean reviews. Uses machine learning algorithms to gain actionable insights.
Data (2)
Reliability
Ensures consistent performance, delivering reliable outputs based on user prompts.
Data Security
Implements stringent measures to protect user data and ensure privacy.
Interaction (5)
Complex Query Handling
Shows adeptness in comprehending and responding to complex or multi-part queries.
Natural Conversation
Facilitates natural and human-like conversations, delivering engaging interaction experiences.
Understanding
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both written and spoken user commands.
Context Management
Exhibits proficiency in maintaining and utilizing context throughout a conversation.
Customizability
Offers a high degree of customization to meet individual user or business requirements.
Learning (2)
User Interaction Learning
Features robust learning mechanisms, improving responses over time based on past user interactions.
Error Learning
Showcases the ability to recognize, correct, and learn from its own mistakes.
Content Generation (2)
Creativity
Displays creativity in generating diverse, interesting, and contextually relevant responses.
Content Accuracy
Produces content that is accurate, factually correct, and relevant to the user's query.
System (4)
API Flexibility
Evaluates the chatbot's ability to provide flexible APIs for custom integrations and functionality expansions.
Update Frequency and Utility
Regularly receives updates that contribute to continuous improvement of the product.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Assesses the chatbot's ability to function seamlessly across various platforms and devices.
Software Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other platforms or software systems, enhancing overall utility.
Integration - Machine Learning (1)
Integration
Supports integration with multiple data sources for seamless data input.
Learning - Machine Learning (3)
Training Data
Enhances output accuracy and speed through efficient ingestion and processing of training data.
Actionable Insights
Generates actionable insights by applying learned patterns to key issues.
Algorithm
Continuously improves and adapts to new data using specified algorithms.
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS) (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Based on 21 DigitalOcean reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience This feature was mentioned in 20 DigitalOcean reviews.
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 20 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Monitoring & Improvement - AI Chatbots (1)
Feedback-Driven Response Optimization
Enables tuning or updating chatbot behavior based on user feedback or admin input (non-live learning).
Reliability & Safety - AI Chatbots (1)
Guardrails & Content Controls
Includes safeguards to restrict inappropriate responses and ensure compliant language use.





