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DigitalOcean + Netlify
ListedFacts verified 14 Nov 2026
DigitalOcean's partner-built extension connects a Netlify site to a DigitalOcean Managed MongoDB database: paste in the connection string and it becomes an environment variable your functions can use. The smallest MongoDB node is $15.23 a month.
| Works with Netlify plan | Free and above |
|---|---|
| Regions | No regional restriction stated |
| Supports | 2 of 2 capabilities checked |
| Price | From US$15.23 a month |
| Setup | Not reported |
| AI agents | Not reported |
| Facts last verified | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Best for | DigitalOcean customers adding MongoDB to Netlify sites |
What does DigitalOcean connect to in Netlify?
| Fact | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean supports install from Netlify Extensions. | Supported | [s2][s4] |
| DigitalOcean supports automatic environment variables on Netlify. The Managed MongoDB connection string is made available to Netlify Functions | Supported | [s2] |
What does DigitalOcean not support on Netlify?
- At launch the extension connected Managed MongoDB only; other databases and Spaces were described as coming later. moderate [s2]
- You paste the connection string in yourself; it does not create the database. minor [s2]
How much does DigitalOcean cost?
- DigitalOcean's Managed MongoDB plan costs US$15.23 a month (per month for the smallest node, 1 GiB RAM, 1 vCPU), excluding tax. [s3]
| Plan | USD | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Managed MongoDB | US$15.23 | monthly, per month for the smallest node, 1 GiB RAM, 1 vCPU |
What do you need to use DigitalOcean with Netlify?
- DigitalOcean needs the Netlify Free plan or higher. [s5]
- No regional restriction is stated for DigitalOcean on Netlify; the source does not list countries. [s1]
- DigitalOcean is listed in the official Netlify marketplace. [s4]
Is DigitalOcean safe to connect to Netlify?
Not reported. DigitalOcean has not yet published connection-safety facts. Vendors can add them free.
Can AI agents use DigitalOcean?
Not reported.
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Sources
- DigitalOcean: Netlify extension announcement (marketplace listing, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- DigitalOcean blog: Introducing the DigitalOcean Netlify Extension (vendor docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- DigitalOcean managed database pricing (vendor pricing, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- Netlify docs: Extensions and integrations (platform docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- Netlify SDK docs: extension availability on all team plans (platform docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
Change log
- 14 Nov 2026: Record created from public sources (pilot batch)
Cite this page: Lode (trylode.io), "DigitalOcean + Netlify", facts verified 14 Nov 2026. https://trylode.io/netlify/digitalocean/
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