Provider roundup · entry tier (~$5/mo)
DigitalOcean vs Linode vs Vultr
Linode's Nanode stands out at this entry tier with superior performance across benchmarks. Notably, it achieves higher request per second (rps) rates in Redis operations like PING_INLINE (38447 vs. 32051 for DigitalOcean) and LPUSH (39216 vs. 26709 for Vultr), showcasing better speed. This performance edge translates to faster data processing, making it a valuable choice for users prioritizing raw speed over price, especially for tasks that involve heavy Redis usage.
| DigitalOcean | Linode | Vultr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Regular (1 GB) | Nanode (1 GB) | Cloud Compute (1 GB) |
| Price / mo | $6 | $5 | $5 |
| vCPU | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RAM (GB) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CPU events/sec | 816 | 1,479 | 763 |
| Memory read MiB/s | 3,864 | 5,042 | 3,814 |
| MySQL tps | 220 | 397 | 219 |