Best Traditional Hosting (2025)
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DigitalOcean
The cloud provider for developers who just want a damn server without the enterprise fluff.
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Nice PickThe cloud provider for developers who just want a damn server without the enterprise fluff.
Pros
- +Simple, predictable pricing with no hidden fees
- +Droplets are easy to spin up and manage
- +Great documentation and community tutorials
- +App Platform for hassle-free deployments
Cons
- -Limited advanced features compared to AWS or Azure
- -Smaller global footprint with fewer data centers
The platform that made deploying apps as easy as 'git push', but now you're paying for the convenience.
Pros
- +Dead-simple deployment with Git integration
- +Built-in scaling and add-ons for databases and caching
- +Great for prototyping and small projects
Cons
- -Can get expensive quickly as your app scales
- -Limited control over the underlying infrastructure
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