Migration guide
Switching from DigitalOcean to LikeVPS
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | DigitalOcean | LikeVPS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6 | $10 | +$4 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $12 | $10 | −$2 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24 | $17 | −$7 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $48 | $23 | −$25 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Singapore, Australia.
Only LikeVPS: France, Switzerland, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Israel, Hong Kong, Japan.
Features
LikeVPS adds custom ISO boot, unmetered traffic.
You would give up an API, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
A three-step cutover
- Create the LikeVPS server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — custom ISO boot is available if you need an exact OS match.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep DigitalOcean running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- DigitalOcean$4 · 13 cities
- LikeVPS$10 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is LikeVPS cheaper than DigitalOcean?
At 3 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) LikeVPS has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $10 against $4.
Will I lose any locations leaving DigitalOcean?
No. Every country DigitalOcean serves also has a LikeVPS data center in this index.