AWS lists 12 configurations from $20; DigitalOcean lists 4 configurations from $25. Both figures are listed prices from the Buy Cloud Mart catalogue.
How these two compare
AWS and DigitalOcean sit in different places in the Buy Cloud Mart catalogue, and the practical difference shows up in how many ways you can buy each one. The AWS listing carries 12 configurations, priced $20 to $5,500, while DigitalOcean carries 4 configurations, priced $25 to $1,050. AWS is the option with the broadest ladder of configurations in the catalogue; DigitalOcean is the option with droplet-count tiers that scale into open port 25 builds.
Entry pricing differs by $5: AWS opens at $20 against $25 for DigitalOcean. That gap matters less than it looks if you need something from the upper end of either range, which is where the two catalogues diverge most.
AWS is the only side of this comparison with AI-specific configurations in the catalogue, including Bedrock-enabled and Kiro-enabled builds and request-rate tiers. DigitalOcean has no equivalent listing, so a generative-AI workload narrows this decision considerably.
Quick comparison
| Comparison factor | AWS | DigitalOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud platform | AWS | DigitalOcean |
| Product | Buy AWS Account | Buy DigitalOcean Account |
| Configurations listed | 12 | 4 |
| Listed price range | $20 – $5,500 | $25 – $1,050 |
| Platform footprint | Global | Global |
| Credit-backed options listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Open port 25 option listed | Not listed | Yes |
AWS configurations listed here
- Free Trial Account — $20
- 32vCPUs Account — $40
- 128vCPUs Account — $100
- 256vCPUs Account — $150
- 512vCPUs Account — $250
- 1K Credits Account — $200
- 5K Credits Account — $950
- 10K Credits Account — $1,800
- 10 RPM 5vCPUs — $70
- Bedrock Enabled 50 RPM 5vCPUs — $120
- Kiro Enabled Account — $150
- 512vCPUs 10K RPM — 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Supported — $5,500
DigitalOcean configurations listed here
- DO 3 Droplet — $25
- DO 10 Droplet — $30
- 10 Droplet Open 25 Port — $550
- 25 Droplet Open 25 Port — $1,050
Key differences
- Choice of configuration. AWS lists more ways to buy than DigitalOcean (12 against 4), so there is more room to match a build to a budget.
- Top of the range. AWS reaches $5,500 at the top of its listings, while DigitalOcean stops at $1,050.
- Outbound mail. Only DigitalOcean has an open port 25 configuration on this page.
- Credit balances. AWS lists credit-backed options; DigitalOcean’s listings describe capacity instead.
- AI configurations. Only AWS lists AI-specific builds.
Current pricing for both accounts
The two cards below are the live product listings. Prices and configuration counts come straight from the store, so they stay accurate if either listing changes.
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Buy AWS Account
Price range: $20.00 through $5,500.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Buy DigitalOcean Account
Price range: $25.00 through $1,050.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Who may prefer AWS
AWS is worth reviewing first if the configuration you need is actually on its list. Its catalogue entries are Free Trial Account, 32vCPUs Account, 128vCPUs Account, 256vCPUs Account and others, so if one of those names matches the shape of your project, the decision is straightforward. Teams that want room to move up a ladder of sizes tend to start here.
Who may prefer DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is the better first look if your requirement leans the other way. It lists DO 3 Droplet, DO 10 Droplet, 10 Droplet Open 25 Port, 25 Droplet Open 25 Port. Each option names exactly what it contains, which suits buyers who already know what they need and want to order without weighing tiers against each other.
Before you order either one
Whichever side you choose, the same checks apply. Confirm the configuration and any credit balance on the product page before ordering, and after handover change the root email where possible, enable multi-factor authentication, create a separate administrative user and review the billing settings. Credit terms are set by the cloud platform, not by Buy Cloud Mart, so verify any balance inside the provider’s own billing console once the account is yours.
Frequently asked questions
AWS starts at $20 and DigitalOcean starts at $25. Listed prices can change, so confirm the current figure on each product page before ordering.
AWS lists 12 configurations and DigitalOcean lists 4 configurations. Every configuration is a live product variation, so the selector on each product page always reflects what is currently available.
The two relevant listings are Buy AWS Account and Buy DigitalOcean Account. Each page sets out the configuration, credit balance where one applies, and the price before you order.
Only DigitalOcean lists an open port 25 configuration. AWS has no equivalent listing, so if port 25 matters, DigitalOcean is the side to review.
Related comparisons
Review the two product pages
Full details, every configuration and the current price sit on the product pages themselves: Buy AWS Account and Buy DigitalOcean Account. You can also browse the full cloud account catalogue, return to the provider comparison hub, read the buying FAQ, or ask a question before you order.
Buy Cloud Mart is an independent reseller of cloud accounts and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of any platform named on this page. Platform names identify the accounts we supply. This comparison describes the configurations listed in our own catalogue and does not assess real-world platform performance.