DigitalOcean Basic Droplet 2 GB
Best for: A predictable monthly bill for one agent or a small n8n instance.
$12.00/mo
Monthly
Renews at $12.00/mo
Excludes AI model usage and taxes
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Pricing & plans
| Period | Hosting cost for the period | Cash paid in the period | Paid through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $144.00 | $144.00 | Month 12 |
| 24 months | $288.00 | $288.00 | Month 24 |
| 36 months | $432.00 | $432.00 | Month 36 |
Prices change often. Check the final price on DigitalOcean's checkout page. Use the cost calculator to add AI model costs.
Features
Supported agents
Pros & cons
Based on the provider's published documentation and pricing as of 2026-10-20.
Setup & management
This is a self-managed vps plan. You get a Linux server with root access and install the agent yourself, usually with the agent's install script or Docker. Expect 30–60 minutes for a first deployment if you are comfortable with SSH. Plan for ongoing maintenance.
Step by step: How to Host Hermes Agent on a VPS
Hands-on test
We have not run a hands-on test of this plan yet, so we don't publish performance numbers or a "Tested" label for it. Everything on this page comes from DigitalOcean's public pricing and documentation.
Alternatives
| Provider / Plan | Type | Intro price | Renewal | Agents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HostingerManaged Hermes | Fully Managed | $4.99/mo | $11.99/mo | Hermes Agent | Details |
| DigitalOceanBasic Droplet 1 GB | Self-Managed VPS | $6.00/mo | $6.00/mo | Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, n8n | Details |
| HostingerKVM 1 VPS | One-Click VPS | $6.49/mo | $11.99/mo | Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, n8n | Details |
| HostingerKVM 2 VPS | One-Click VPS | $8.79/mo | $14.99/mo | Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, n8n | Details |
Prices exclude AI model/API usage and taxes. "Intro price" is the monthly equivalent of the first billing term; renewal applies afterwards. Different currencies are not converted. How we compare