Option 1
Lightsail · 1 GB
AWS · VPSKey figure · Base price$7.00USD / month
Best in 2 of 4Lightsail · 1 GB vs. Droplet Basic · 1 GiB vs. Render · 0.5c-512mb
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Option 2
Droplet Basic · 1 GiB
DigitalOcean · VPSKey figure · Base price$6.00USD / month (Best value)
Best in 2 of 4Option 3
Render · 0.5c-512mb
Render · PaaSKey figure · Base price$7.00USD / month
Best in 0 of 4Option 4
Same category, comparable metricsWhat changes between your options
Highlighted = best value on that dimension, not an overall winner
| Metric | Lightsail · 1 GB | Droplet Basic · 1 GiB | Render · 0.5c-512mb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base priceUSD / month · lower is betterDroplet Basic · 1 GiB 14% cheaper | +17%$7.00Vendor ↗ | $6.00 (Best value)Vendor ↗ | +17%$7.00Vendor ↗ |
| MemoryGB · higher is betterDroplet Basic · 1 GiB +7% | −7%1Vendor ↗ | 1.07 (Best value)Vendor ↗ | −52%0.51Vendor ↗ |
| Allocated CPUvCPU · higher is betterLightsail · 1 GB 2× more | 2 (Best value)Vendor ↗ | −50%1Vendor ↗ | −75%0.5Vendor ↗ |
| Included diskGB · higher is betterLightsail · 1 GB +49% | 40 (Best value)Vendor ↗ | −33%26.84Vendor ↗ | No dataNot included |
Reference plans before taxes, add-ons or discounts. VPS and PaaS carry different responsibilities. vCPUs are not measured performance; GB and GiB keep the vendor's unit on each product page.
Compare each dimension
View the data as a table
| Name | Base price (USD / month) | Memory (GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Fly.io · shared-cpu-1x 512 MB | $3.69 | 0.51 |
| Fly.io · shared-cpu-1x 1 GB | $6.70 | 1 |
| Droplet Basic · 1 GiB | $6.00 | 1.07 |
| Lightsail · 1 GB | $7.00 | 1 |
| Droplet Basic · 2 GiB | $12.00 | 2.15 |
| Render · 0.5c-512mb | $7.00 | 0.51 |
Specs and operations
| Feature | Lightsail · 1 GB | Droplet Basic · 1 GiB | Render · 0.5c-512mb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original memory | 1 GB | 1 GiB | 512 MB |
| Original disk | 40 GB SSD | 25 GiB SSD | Persistence: see add-on |
| Operations | System and applications managed by the customer | System and applications managed by the customer | Managed runtime; application managed by the customer |
| Plan type | Linux/Unix, public IPv4, burstable CPU | Basic Regular, shared CPU, IPv4 included | Web service 0.5c-512mb |
Sources, scope and fine print
What to validate before you make a decision.
Lightsail · 1 GB
Linux/Unix plan with IPv4. Burstable CPU; check region and transfer. Doesn't include managed application operations.
Checked on 2026-11-04 · Editorial updateDroplet Basic · 1 GiB
Basic Regular; disk and memory published in GiB. Backups and add-on services are billed separately. Your team manages the operating system, applications and recovery.
Checked on 2026-11-04 · Editorial updateRender · 0.5c-512mb
Web service instance with 512 MB and 0.5 CPU for $7/month; current size name: 0.5c-512mb. Per-service price: persistent disk at $0.25/GB-month and other usage are billed separately. Managed runtime; the customer remains responsible for the application.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lightsail · 1 GB cost?+
Base price: $7.00 USD / month. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does Droplet Basic · 1 GiB cost?+
Base price: $6.00 USD / month. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does Render · 0.5c-512mb cost?+
Base price: $7.00 USD / month. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does Lightsail · 1 GB cost in Colombian pesos?+
Precio base: $7.00 USD / mes ≈ COP 22,223 / mes · MXN 129 / mes · BRL 35.62 / mes. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
How much does Droplet Basic · 1 GiB cost in Colombian pesos?+
Precio base: $6.00 USD / mes ≈ COP 19,048 / mes · MXN 111 / mes · BRL 30.53 / mes. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
How much does Render · 0.5c-512mb cost in Colombian pesos?+
Precio base: $7.00 USD / mes ≈ COP 22,223 / mes · MXN 129 / mes · BRL 35.62 / mes. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
Which is cheapest by base price?+
By Droplet Basic · 1 GiB ($6.00 USD / month) < Lightsail · 1 GB ($7.00 USD / month) < Render · 0.5c-512mb ($7.00 USD / month). Also compare limits and conditions: a lower price does not always mean an equivalent plan.
Where do these prices come from?+
From each provider's official pages, linked on every product page and reviewed on Nov 4, 2026. Codifly is not paid for any product's position.
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