Valkey
Valkey on DigitalOcean is a managed in-memory database service that handles the operational heavy lifting. It takes care of provisioning, automated backups, and software updates, letting you run data structures without managing the underlying infrastructure. This setup is ideal for developers who need fast access to cached data or session stores but want to avoid the maintenance overhead of self-hosted instances.
The service suits teams comfortable with operational costs, as it operates strictly on a pay-as-you-go model with no free tier available. You pay for exactly what you use from the start, which means there is no zero-cost entry point for testing or small projects. This pricing structure requires budgeting for usage from day one, rather than relying on a free allowance to validate the service before committing.
- Free tier No
- Pricing Pay as you go
- Regions 8 · 3 continents
- SLA uptime 99.99%
- Compliance 5 certifications
- Provider health B
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- CSA STAR
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- ISO 9001
- PCI DSS
- SOC 1 Type II
- SOC 2 Type II
- compute99.99%
- database99.99%
- networking99.99%
- storage99.95%
8 regions across 3 continents
- Asia
- Europe
- North America