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
This feature was mentioned in 353 DigitalOcean reviews.
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.
Control Panel Integration
As reported in 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
As reported in 241 DigitalOcean reviews.
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.
Web Framework Support
Based on 268 DigitalOcean reviews.
The website hosting provider offers support for a variety of server-side coding languages, as well as multiple versions of the web frameworks.
E-Commerce Integration
Based on 216 DigitalOcean reviews.
Install e-commerce tools, such as shopping carts, into your website. Certain e-commerce integrations may incur an additional fee.
Database Support
As reported in 296 DigitalOcean reviews.
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.
Security Tools
This feature was mentioned in 294 DigitalOcean reviews.
Site backup, spam detection, firewalls, malware detection tools, and other security features are offered within the hosting plan.
Development (8)
Application Deployment
74 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides tools for building, deploying, or integrating source code into hosted application.
Development Environment
As reported in 74 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides tools for sharing code, tracking progress, and shipping software.
Language Support
Based on 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Supports programming languages such as Java, C, or Python. Support for front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Testing
This feature was mentioned in 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Tests the functionality of a software application. Detects and diagnoses issues in application.
Developer Toolkit
This feature was mentioned in 37 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides tools for developers to build software and edit container contents.
Architecture
35 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Creates integrations and allows management of connected contains.
Datacenter
35 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrates data with container contents and applications.
Virtualization
34 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Virtualizes operating systems and nests virtualizations within contained environment.
Database (5)
Database Management
Based on 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Lets developers manage database services. Provides support for different types of databases and integration methods.
Analytics
Based on 68 DigitalOcean reviews.
Lets users analyze deployment, user, storage, and business metrics.
Auto Scaling
As reported in 67 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides tools or bots that scale services and data automatically or on demand.
Backup / Recovery
As reported in 67 DigitalOcean reviews.
Stores versions of application and data or incrementally backs up data.
Storage
69 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides scalable cloud storage for different forms of data. Store analytics and records for reporting.
Infrastructure (3)
Networking
As reported in 70 DigitalOcean reviews.
Allows users to provision networks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic.
Virtual Machines
As reported in 71 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides virtual networks and operating systems.
Security
This feature was mentioned in 69 DigitalOcean reviews.
Secures applications, encrypt data, and manage identities.
Configuration (5)
Application Performance
This feature was mentioned in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Functions when integrated with multiple forms of external applications.
Orchestration
50 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows admisistrators to manage and organize storage, networks, and datacenters.
Database Monitoring
This feature was mentioned in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Monitors performance and statistics related to memory, caches and connections.
Anomaly Detection
49 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Alerts users when unauthorized parties or malware is detected allowing administrators to remedy the issue.
Network Security
Based on 49 DigitalOcean reviews.
Secures data at rest and in transit from unauthorized access.
Database Administration (3)
Provisioning
This feature was mentioned in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Allows administrators to organize components of the database to maintain instance efficiency.
Governance
50 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows the creating and relinquishing of database access credentials.
Auditing
This feature was mentioned in 49 DigitalOcean reviews.
Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting.
Availability (4)
Scalability
As reported in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality.
Backup
As reported in 49 DigitalOcean reviews.
The abillity to restore files to its original loacation or alternative sources on-demand.
Archiving
As reported in 50 DigitalOcean reviews.
Stores historical records of information for reverting or reference.
Indexing
Based on 49 DigitalOcean reviews.
Helps users navigate databases by labeling and organizing datasets.
Management (6)
Access Control
This feature was mentioned in 39 DigitalOcean reviews.
Allows administrators to control access to specific containers or datasets.
Network Isolation
38 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Separates containers based on their specific network and connections.
File Isolation
37 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Isolates containers based on components of the file systems and their state.
Pay by Usage
Based on 154 DigitalOcean reviews.
Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model.
Usage Tracking
This feature was mentioned in 154 DigitalOcean reviews.
Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Performance Tracking
This feature was mentioned in 147 DigitalOcean reviews.
Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Organization (3)
Packaging
This feature was mentioned in 37 DigitalOcean reviews.
Groups containers or applications without altering the container contents.
Container Networking
Based on 37 DigitalOcean reviews.
Defines container connections, balances loads, and organizes routes.
Orchestration
As reported in 37 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
145 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides public cloud capabilities.
Bare Metal
As reported in 76 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides bare metal servers.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
As reported in 119 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
153 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Provides virtual machines (VMs).
Virtual Networks
This feature was mentioned in 132 DigitalOcean reviews.
Provides virtual networking capabilities.
Functionality (1)
Resource Auto-Scaling
82 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands
Security (3)
Data Masking
46 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Data masking provides an additional layer of access control that can be applied to tables and views.
Authentication And Single Sign-On
This feature was mentioned in 47 DigitalOcean reviews.
Verifies identity of database users.
Data Anonymization
45 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to gain statistically valid insights from their data while protecting the privacy of individuals.
Data Management (2)
Data Replication
As reported in 46 DigitalOcean reviews.
Helps in improving the availability of data.
Advanced Data Analytics
Based on 46 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
21 reviewers of DigitalOcean have provided feedback on this feature.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
Based on 20 DigitalOcean reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Based on 20 DigitalOcean reviews.
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
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.




