Hetzner vs DigitalOcean for Database
High I/O performance VPS ideal for running PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other databases. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Database workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Hetzner if you want the stronger overall fit.
Hetzner wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.
Pick DigitalOcean if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.
DigitalOcean may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.
$8.09
2 vCPU
50 GB
Linux
Database Requirements
Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage. For this workload, Keep the database close to the application; storage latency matters more than public bandwidth.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8.09/month Best Price | $24.00/month | $20.00/month |
| Entry Plan Specs | 4 vCPU 8GB RAM 80GB NVME Fits Database | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Database | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Database |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,245 Fastest | 1,120 | 1,150 |
| Disk Read Speed | 1,850MB/s Fastest | 580MB/s | 540MB/s |
| Network Throughput | 9,800Mbps Fastest | 4,800Mbps | 4,500Mbps |
| Boot Time | 18.5seconds Quickest | 32.4seconds | 35.8seconds |
| Datacenter Regions | 4 locations | 8 locations | 10 locations |
| Hourly Billing | |||
| Support | ticket email phone | ticket email community | ticket email phone chat |
| Get Started | Visit Hetzner | Visit DigitalOcean | Visit Linode (Akamai) |
Hetzner for Database
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX32 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.09.
DigitalOcean for Database
Excellent documentation and tutorials Basic 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $24.00.
Linode (Akamai) for Database
Excellent 24/7 support with phone option Linode 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Database: Hetzner or DigitalOcean?
Hetzner starts at $8.09 for a qualifying plan, while DigitalOcean starts at $24.00.
Which provider has better performance for Database?
Hetzner scores 1245 on the latest CPU run and DigitalOcean scores 1120. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.
Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Database?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Hetzner vs DigitalOcean comparison instead?
Use this page when Database is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.