Hetzner Cloud
European cloud infrastructure with transparent hourly billing and exceptional price-to-performance
Hetzner Cloud is a German IaaS provider offering virtual machines, load balancers, object storage, and managed databases with all-inclusive pricing across data centers in Europe, North America, and Asia. Known for competitive pricing and developer-friendly automation, it appeals to technically skilled users managing custom infrastructure.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Hetzner Cloud against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| Hetzner CloudThis page | SiteGround | DigitalOcean | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | CX23 (Cost-Optimized Shared) | — | — |
| From | $5.49/mo | $17.99/mo | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Extremely competitive pricing for infrastructure, 50-80% below US hyperscalers, especially for European workloads | Outstanding 24/7 customer support with average 15-minute response times and knowledgeable staff | Transparent, predictable pricing with per-second billing since January 2026 |
| Biggest drawback | Steep 2026 price increases: June adjustment raised dedicated-vCPU plans 113-175% (CPX22 €7.99→€19.99, CCX53 €249.99→€533.49) | Renewal prices increase 500%+ after promotional period ends (StartUp jumps from $2.99 to $17.99/month) | Limited support on free tier—ticket responses can be slow, no phone support at any tier |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about Hetzner Cloud
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.