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DO just happens to be cheaper than AWS for certain use cases, but they didn't get there by out competing on price alone, it ticks a lot of other boxes: it's eas

by Mahn 9y ago

DO just happens to be cheaper than AWS for certain use cases, but they didn't get there by out competing on price alone, it ticks a lot of other boxes: it's easier and simpler to understand for a new developer looking to get started, you can calculate and anticipate usage costs with ease, etc. It's not just a good copy with better pricing, it brings something to the table.

throwawayAf7jD 9y ago
Exactly. DO launched with great pricing, SSDs, and an attractive UI. If they launched with only one of those three we wouldn't be talking about them today.
slinger 9y ago
not to mention the excellent tutorials and documentation they produce
- pvsukale3 9y ago
  that is a big difference maker. Those tutorials are really extensive and they paid people to write them
  - wolco 9y ago
    The one click installs, api access, dns, monitoring. Price is only one of many things.
itwy 9y ago
What about Freshdesk which admittingly cloned Zendesk with cheaper pricing?
- raverbashing 9y ago
  If freshDesk doesn't push sales as hard as ZD then it's a win in my book