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DigitalOcean Kubernetes

Managed Kubernetes for developers

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Overview

DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS) is a managed Kubernetes service that lets you deploy Kubernetes clusters without the complexities of handling the control plane and containerized infrastructure. Clusters are compatible with standard Kubernetes toolchains and integrate natively with DigitalOcean Load Balancers and block storage.

✨ Key Features

  • Free Kubernetes control plane
  • Simple, predictable pricing
  • One-click app deployments from the Marketplace
  • Auto-scaling and self-healing
  • Integration with DigitalOcean ecosystem
  • CNCF certified

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Simplicity and developer-friendly experience
  • Predictable and affordable pricing
  • Strong community and documentation

Unique Value: Provides a simple, affordable, and developer-friendly managed Kubernetes service, making it easy to get started with container orchestration.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Web applications and APIs Startups and small businesses Development and staging environments CI/CD pipelines

✅ Best For

  • SaaS applications
  • E-commerce sites
  • Mobile backends

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Large enterprises with complex compliance and networking requirements

🏆 Alternatives

Linode Kubernetes Engine Vultr Kubernetes Engine AWS Lightsail Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Offers a much simpler and more predictable pricing model compared to the major cloud providers, at the expense of some advanced enterprise features.

💻 Platforms

Web API

🔌 Integrations

DigitalOcean Load Balancers DigitalOcean Volumes Block Storage DigitalOcean Container Registry Terraform Helm

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ PCI DSS

💰 Pricing

$12.00/mo
Free Tier Available

✓ 60-day free trial

Free tier: Free control plane

📊 Market Info

Customers: 600000+

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