Load Balancers
DigitalOcean Load Balancers distribute incoming traffic across multiple Droplets to enhance application availability, security, and performance. This networking service helps scale your infrastructure by ensuring that requests are evenly handled, preventing any single server from becoming a bottleneck. It is designed for simplified load balancing, allowing you to manage traffic flow efficiently without complex configuration overhead.
Choose this service when you need to improve the reliability and performance of your web applications by spreading load across multiple instances. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this feature. The cost starts from $12.00 per month on a pay-as-you-go model, so factor this recurring expense into your budget planning from the outset.
Pricing Tiers 2
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional | $24.00 | per month | nyc1 |
| Standard | $12.00 | per month | nyc1 |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page for current rates.
Alternatives on other providers
Load Balancers has the highest starting price of 2 comparable services — $12.00 per month.
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