ArduMaker vs DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean offers VPS (Droplets) and a separate PaaS (App Platform). With ArduMaker the VPS already comes with the app panel: root and deploys on the same server.
Side by side
| Criterion | ArduMaker | DigitalOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From €5.00/month (list price), fixed per plan: no charges for usage, traffic or requests | Droplet $4/month with 512 MiB; App Platform from $5/month per container |
| Root and SSH access to the server | Yes, real root over SSH and a terminal in the browser | Yes on Droplets |
| 24/7 processes (agents, bots, workers) | Yes: it is a Linux server, with no time limit and it never goes to sleep | Yes |
| Deploy from GitHub | Yes: repo and branch, every push deploys, with domain and SSL | Yes on App Platform; on a Droplet, by hand |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis installed and managed from the panel | Managed (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Valkey, MongoDB and more) |
| Docker and n8n | Docker and n8n (with workers, PostgreSQL and Redis) in one click | One-click Droplets (Docker included) |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, remote with OAuth 2.1: servers, deploys, databases, domains, services and tunnels | Yes, remote servers per service with an API token |
| How it is managed | Web panel, terminal in the browser and AI agents over MCP | Dashboard, doctl and API |
| Locations | Canada, Poland | 13 regions |
When DigitalOcean is the better fit
- A full managed catalog: Kubernetes, managed databases, object storage.
- Many regions and extensive documentation.
- SLA and support for companies.
When ArduMaker is the better fit
- No need to choose between VPS and PaaS: root and an app panel on the same server.
- The agent connects over OAuth with scoped permissions, without pasting an API token.
- n8n with workers in one click.
- More RAM on the entry plan than a similarly priced Droplet.
Frequently asked questions
Is ArduMaker like a Droplet?
It is a VPS with root like a Droplet, but with the app panel included: deploys from GitHub, domains with SSL, Docker, n8n and databases from the browser, and an MCP server so an agent can operate it.
What if I need Kubernetes or a separate managed database?
Then DigitalOcean or another large cloud is a better fit. ArduMaker is aimed at servers that you or your agent manage, not at orchestrating clusters.
Sources
DigitalOcean data checked on 2026-10-16 on its official pages. Prices change: confirm them before deciding.