AWS is known for its flexibility and breadth of services but can be complex to configure due to its enterprise-level features. It is perfect for large-scale applications that require advanced features like auto-scaling, load balancing, and security configurations across multiple regions.
DigitalOcean is a developer-centric cloud infrastructure provider that simplifies the process of deploying and managing virtual servers (Droplets). It is popular among small to medium-sized businesses and developers because of its simplicity, affordable pricing, and intuitive user interface. While DigitalOcean primarily focuses on IaaS, it allows developers to set up scalable virtual machines quickly and efficiently.