DigitalOcean App Platform
Managed platform to build, deploy and scale apps on DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean App Platform is a managed platform as a service that builds and runs web services, static sites, workers and jobs from a Git repository or a container image. It handles TLS, scaling and zero-downtime deploys, and connects to DigitalOcean managed databases and Spaces storage. It suits DigitalOcean users who want to deploy without managing Droplets, and static sites can be hosted for free.
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
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Pros
- Simple deploys from Git or container images, with TLS and scaling handled
- Integrates with DigitalOcean managed databases and Spaces storage
- Static sites can be hosted for free
Cons
- Fewer services and regions than the largest cloud providers
- Costs more for the same resources than managing your own Droplet
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