DigitalOcean Managed Databases
6.2#23 in relational databasesFrom $15 a monthWebAPI
VisitDigitalOcean Managed Databases vs SQLite
What both publish
| Fact | DigitalOcean Managed Databases | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Security | Managed database connections use TLS/SSL, backups are encrypted at rest, and customers can restrict connection sources with an application firewall. | The security guidance says SQLite is extensively fuzz-tested and recommends defensive settings and lower input limits for applications accepting untrusted SQL. |
DigitalOcean Managed Databases plans
- PostgreSQL Standard 1 GiB$15.15 a month
- MySQL Standard 1 GiB$15.15 a month
- MongoDB 1 GiB$15.23 a month
- Managed Valkey$15 a month
- Managed PostgreSQL Standard$15.15 a month
- Managed MySQL Standard$15.15 a month
SQLite plans
- SQLiteFree
- Public ForumFree
- Annual Maintenance Subscription$1,500 a year
- SQLite Encryption Extension (SEE)$2,000, paid once
- CEROD$2,000, paid once
- ZIPVFS$4,000, paid once
Pick DigitalOcean Managed Databases if…
It suits startups, small businesses, builders, and growing businesses that want managed database operations. It is also relevant to teams needing automated backups, failover, monitoring, scaling, and multiple database engines.
Pick SQLite if…
SQLite suits developers who need device-local database storage, have low writer concurrency, and expect less than a terabyte of content.