DO Managed Databases Pricing (2026)
Managed relational database services handle provisioning, patching, backups, and replication so you can focus on your application. Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and other engines with high availability built in. Managed Databases support PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, and Kafka. Simple pricing with automated backups. Starting from $0.0205/hr ($15.00/mo) for Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB.
Key Features
- ✓Automated backups, patching, and failover
- ✓Multi-AZ / multi-region replication for high availability
- ✓Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, and Oracle
- ✓Read replicas for scaling read-heavy workloads
- ✓Automatic storage scaling
Common Use Cases
Web Applications
Backend database for web apps with automated backups and multi-AZ failover for reliability.
SaaS Platforms
Multi-tenant database infrastructure with read replicas for scaling customer workloads.
Data Warehousing
OLAP workloads with read replicas and optimized instance types for analytical queries.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0205/hr ($15.00/mo) for Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $15.00 |
| Basic 1 vCPU 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0343 | $25.00 |
| Basic 2 vCPU 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.00 |
| General 4 vCPU 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.00 |
| General 6 vCPU 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.00 |
| General 8 vCPU 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $480.00 |
| General 16 vCPU 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.3151 | $960.00 |
Pricing by Instance Family
Basic
3 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $15.00 |
| Basic 1 vCPU 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0343 | $25.00 |
| Basic 2 vCPU 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.00 |
General Purpose
4 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General 4 vCPU 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.00 |
| General 6 vCPU 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.00 |
| General 8 vCPU 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $480.00 |
| General 16 vCPU 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.3151 | $960.00 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $15.00 | - | - |
| Basic 1 vCPU 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0343 | $25.00 | - | - |
| Basic 2 vCPU 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.00 | - | - |
| General 4 vCPU 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.00 | - | - |
| General 6 vCPU 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.00 | - | - |
| General 8 vCPU 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $480.00 | - | - |
| General 16 vCPU 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.3151 | $960.00 | - | - |
How Managed Databases Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DO Managed Databases?
DO Managed Databases is a cloud service offered by DO. It provides various configurations (7 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does DO Managed Databases cost per month?
Prices range from $15.00/month for Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB to $960.00/month for General 16 vCPU 64 GB on On-Demand pricing in nyc1.
Does DO Managed Databases have a free tier?
DO offers various free tier options. Check the official DO pricing page for the most current free tier details for Managed Databases.
How many DO Managed Databases pricing tiers are available?
There are 7 pricing tiers available for DO Managed Databases. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does DO Managed Databases offer?
DO Managed Databases offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
Is a managed database worth the extra cost over self-hosted?
Managed databases cost 20-40% more than running your own on a VM, but include automated backups, patching, failover, and monitoring. For most teams the operational savings outweigh the price premium. Self-hosting makes sense only when you need custom configurations or have dedicated DBA expertise.
What is included in managed database hourly pricing?
Hourly pricing covers the compute instance, OS license, and database engine. Storage, backups, and data transfer are billed separately. Some providers bundle a limited amount of backup storage. Always check for I/O costs, which can be significant for write-heavy workloads.