Should I be moving From DigitalOcean to AWS — cost optimization and speed

Should I be moving From DigitalOcean to AWS — cost optimization and speed

Clients often inquire about the benefits of migrating their current Digital Ocean setup to AWS. Let’s delve more into the details, and discuss speed, cost, scalability, and cost optimization of AWS systems.
Let’s explore the advantages and considerations to make an informed decision for your business.

The main 3 agendas in consideration about moving are as follows:

1. Cost — will I be saving money compared to what I do now?

This is hard to answer simply but usually answer will be — NO.
AWS services are usually similarly priced or more expensive than DigitalOcean, given that you might be saving on some extreme cases but those are more of exemptions than a rule

2. Speed — will my site run faster?

The second most sought-after result is speed. In this case answer is — Probably!

AWS offers more granular tuning in terms of CPU, memory as well as disk space or IO speed; it also offers various other services that will help in everyday tasks — but watch out here for hidden costs.
Most unforeseen cost can come in from generated traffic or using unoptimized services. So beware of that!

3. Scalability — often ignored but an important question is one of scalability!

So should you be moving to AWS for scalability, here answer is simply — YES!

AWS provides unparalleled scalability through its managed and unmanaged services, freeing up valuable time spent on administering databases, Redis clusters, or mailing systems. AWS offers these services in simple SaaS packages that can be easily deployed and moved forward.

CONCLUSION:

Many of these services are highly configurable and production-ready. However, it’s important to be mindful of cost optimization. As mentioned earlier, some of these services can result in substantial expenses. It’s crucial to find the right balance between administrative time and leveraging managed services. Overemphasizing either aspect can lead to unforeseen costs, both in terms of time and/or finances.