DO Volumes Pricing (2026)
Block storage provides persistent, high-performance disk volumes for virtual machines. Choose from SSD-backed volumes for low-latency I/O or HDD-backed volumes for throughput-intensive workloads at lower cost. Volumes are SSD-backed, attach to Droplets, and scale from 1 GB to 16 TB. Priced at $0.10/GB/mo. Starting from $0.0014/hr ($1.00/mo) for 10 GB Volume.
Key Features
- ✓SSD and HDD volume types for different performance needs
- ✓Snapshots for backup and disaster recovery
- ✓Encryption at rest and in transit
- ✓Dynamic resizing without downtime
- ✓Provisioned IOPS for consistent performance
Common Use Cases
Database Storage
Provide high-IOPS storage for relational and NoSQL databases requiring consistent low latency.
Boot Volumes
Fast SSD boot volumes for virtual machines to minimize startup time.
Log Processing
High-throughput HDD volumes for collecting and processing application logs cost-effectively.
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 $0.0014/hr ($1.00/mo) for 10 GB Volume.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| 10 GB Volume | $0.0014 | $1.00 |
| 50 GB Volume | $0.0068 | $5.00 |
| 100 GB Volume | $0.0137 | $10.00 |
| 250 GB Volume | $0.0342 | $25.00 |
| 500 GB Volume | $0.0685 | $50.00 |
| 1000 GB Volume | $0.1370 | $100.00 |
| 2000 GB Volume | $0.2740 | $200.00 |
| 4000 GB Volume | $0.5479 | $400.00 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB Volume | $0.0014 | $1.00 | - | - |
| 50 GB Volume | $0.0068 | $5.00 | - | - |
| 100 GB Volume | $0.0137 | $10.00 | - | - |
| 250 GB Volume | $0.0342 | $25.00 | - | - |
| 500 GB Volume | $0.0685 | $50.00 | - | - |
| 1000 GB Volume | $0.1370 | $100.00 | - | - |
| 2000 GB Volume | $0.2740 | $200.00 | - | - |
| 4000 GB Volume | $0.5479 | $400.00 | - | - |
How Volumes 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 Volumes?
DO Volumes is a cloud service offered by DO. It provides various configurations (8 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does DO Volumes cost per month?
Prices range from $1.00/month for 10 GB Volume to $400.00/month for 4000 GB Volume on On-Demand pricing in nyc1.
Does DO Volumes have a free tier?
DO offers various free tier options. Check the official DO pricing page for the most current free tier details for Volumes.
How many DO Volumes pricing tiers are available?
There are 8 pricing tiers available for DO Volumes. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does DO Volumes offer?
DO Volumes 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.
How is cloud storage pricing calculated?
Cloud storage costs include three components: storage capacity (per GB/month), API requests (PUT, GET, LIST operations), and data transfer out (egress). Infrequent-access and archive tiers offer lower storage costs but charge higher retrieval fees, making them ideal for data accessed less than once a month.
Are there data transfer costs for cloud storage?
Yes. Ingress (uploading data) is typically free, but egress (downloading or transferring data out) is charged per GB. Costs vary by provider and destination — transfers within the same region are cheapest, while cross-region and internet-bound transfers cost more.