9live vs DigitalOcean App Platform
App Platform is DigitalOcean's managed platform. You pay per component, managed databases are separate products, and most tiers use shared vCPU. It's straightforward and has a Bangalore region. 9live puts the same pieces on dedicated hardware in Mumbai, with databases, bandwidth and migration included in the plan.
Side by side
| 9live | DigitalOcean App Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One fixed plan | Per component, plus separate managed database pricing |
| Compute | Dedicated vCPU | Shared vCPU on most tiers; dedicated tiers cost more |
| Managed databases | PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Redis included | Separate managed database products |
| Bandwidth | 2 to 10 TB included | Included allowance, then billed per GB |
| Region in India | Mumbai | Bangalore |
| Backups | Daily to hourly; point-in-time recovery | Daily on managed databases |
| Support | Engineers by email, WhatsApp or Slack | Ticket-based; paid support tiers |
| Migration | Included | Self-service |
Competitor details are summarised from their public documentation and pricing pages as of October 2026. Plans and features change, so check their site for current details.
9live is likely the better fit if
- You want dedicated CPU without paying dedicated-tier prices per component.
- You'd like databases, staging and bandwidth in one price.
- You want engineers to help with migration and operations.
DigitalOcean App Platform is likely the better fit if
- The rest of your infrastructure is already on DigitalOcean.
- You run a small application and want a low starting price.
- You prefer self-service with extensive documentation.
Questions
Is 9live built on DigitalOcean?
No. 9live runs on hardware we operate in a Mumbai data centre.
Moving from DigitalOcean App Platform
Migration is included with every plan. We replicate your application and data and switch over at a time you choose.