FlashRDP vs DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean does not offer Windows servers. FlashRDP ships Windows Server with a 180-day evaluation license and no OS surcharge, starting at $11.99/month with 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB SSD.
Side by side
| FlashRDP | DigitalOcean | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server | Trial or own license | Not offered |
| Cheapest Windows | $11.99/mo2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB SSD | — |
| Cheapest Linux | $11.99/mo2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB SSD | $4.00/mo1 vCPU · 0.5 GB |
| Crypto payments | Yes | Limited |
| Billing | Flat monthly | Hourly |
Competitor prices and features were checked in October 2026 against each provider's public pages and can change at any time. Always confirm on the provider's site. Spotted an error? Email legal@flashrdp.com. Source: DigitalOcean
Where DigitalOcean may fit better
- Managed databases, Kubernetes and developer tooling
- Lower entry price for small Linux servers
- Hourly billing for short-lived servers
Where FlashRDP fits better
- Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025 preinstalled at no OS surcharge
- Flat monthly price with a 1 Gbps port, no hourly metering
- Pay with cryptocurrency or a credit/debit card
- Full Administrator and root access
- Free Layer 4 DDoS protection
- Servers ready in under 3 minutes after payment
Frequently asked questions
Does DigitalOcean include a Windows Server license?
DigitalOcean does not offer Windows servers. FlashRDP ships Windows Server with a 180-day evaluation license and no OS surcharge, starting at $11.99/month with 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB SSD.
Can I pay DigitalOcean with cryptocurrency?
DigitalOcean offers crypto payments to some customers or regions only. FlashRDP accepts cryptocurrency and credit/debit cards.
What is the cheapest DigitalOcean server?
DigitalOcean Linux servers start at $4.00/month. FlashRDP plans start at $11.99/month with 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 50 GB SSD for both Windows and Linux.
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