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Open-source alternatives to DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 122 other web hosts in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

DigitalOcean has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from DigitalOcean

  1. Dokploy

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases on your own servers

    • Dokploy starts at $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • DigitalOcean has a free plan. Dokploy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dokploy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Dokploy pricing and details

  2. Coolify

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases to your own servers

    • Coolify starts at $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • Coolify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Coolify pricing and details

  3. Neocities

    Free static website hosting with an in-browser editor

    • Neocities starts at $5 per month (Supporter). DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • Neocities is open source, according to its own site.
    • DigitalOcean also covers databases.
    Neocities pricing and details

  4. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • HestiaCP is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DigitalOcean also covers databases.
    HestiaCP pricing and details

  5. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • Virtualmin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    • DigitalOcean also covers databases.
    Virtualmin pricing and details

  6. Dokku

    Open-source, single-server platform as a service you run yourself

    • Dokku starts at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • Only Dokku lists a Linux app.
    • Only DigitalOcean lists a web app.
    • Dokku is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Dokku pricing and details

  7. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • CyberPanel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    • DigitalOcean also covers databases.
    CyberPanel pricing and details

  8. Amazee.io

    Managed open source Kubernetes hosting for Drupal and other apps

    • Amazee.io starts at $199 per month and up (Cloud Basic), sold through sales. DigitalOcean starts at $4 per month (Droplet), billed per second.
    • DigitalOcean has a free plan. Amazee.io does not.
    • Amazee.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DigitalOcean also covers databases.
    Amazee.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to DigitalOcean?

Yes. Dokploy, Coolify, Neocities, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Dokku, CyberPanel and Amazee.io are open source, according to their own sites.

Is DigitalOcean open source?

DigitalOcean is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these web hosts are free?

Coolify, Neocities, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Dokku and CyberPanel are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to DigitalOcean: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.