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Hetzner alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll VPS and cloud server providers

Top picks

  • OVHcloud logo

    Best overall

    OVHcloud

    VPS starting price: From $4.54/month (VPS-1)

Common reasons people leave Hetzner: few managed services such as databases or Kubernetes, and US and Singapore locations cost more and only offer cloud products. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hetzner, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OVHcloud currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OVHcloud logoOVHcloudPaidFrom $4.54/month (VPS-1)NoWeb9 of 968.8
2Vultr logoVultrPaid—NoWeb5 of 559.6
3Linode logoLinodePaid—NoWeb4 of 459.4
4DigitalOcean Droplets logoDigitalOcean DropletsPaid$4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU)NoWeb, Linux6 of 655.9
5Amazon Lightsail logoAmazon LightsailPaid$5 USD/monthNoWeb, Linux, Windows8 of 854.5
6Cloudways logoCloudwaysPaid—NoWeb3 of 350.0
  1. OVHcloud logo

    1. OVHcloudTop pick

    Best for: European businesses and hobbyists wanting cheap VPS or dedicated servers with built-in DDoS protection

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    European provider with built-in DDoS protection and more managed cloud services.

    Pros

    • Anti-DDoS protection included on every product
    • VPS plans include unlimited traffic and daily backup
    • Wide range from web hosting to bare metal and public cloud
    • European company with a data-sovereignty focus

    Cons

    • Large catalogue that is hard to navigate
    • Control panel and support are less polished than developer clouds
    • VPS bandwidth is capped once some regional monthly quotas are reached
    Visit OVHcloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OVHcloud a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Founded
    1999, France
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    VPS starting price
    From $4.54/month (VPS-1)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    VPS traffic
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    DDoS protection
    Included on all products
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Kubernetes
    Managed Kubernetes Service
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $4.54 a month (VPS-1)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    VPS-2 plan
    From $8.50 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    VPS-3 plan
    From $12.32 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    VPS-4 plan
    From $23.37 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ovhcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Vultr logo

    2. Vultr

    Best for: Developers wanting hourly cloud servers or GPUs close to users in many regions

    PaidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    Many more global regions plus GPUs and managed Kubernetes.

    Pros

    • Wide choice of regions worldwide
    • Bare metal and cloud GPUs alongside regular VMs
    • Custom ISO uploads and one-click marketplace apps
    • API, open-source CLI and Terraform provider

    Cons

    • Servers are unmanaged; you handle updates and security
    • Pricier than budget hosts like Contabo for the same RAM
    Visit Vultr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vultr a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Servers launched
    Over 80 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer tools
    API, CLI, Terraform provider and SDKs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CLI licence
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom ISO
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    The Constant Company, LLC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.vultr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Linode logo

    3. Linode

    Best for: Developers who want simple, predictable cloud servers plus managed Kubernetes and databases

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    Managed Kubernetes and databases with simple bundled pricing worldwide.

    Pros

    • Bundled pricing that includes transfer with each plan
    • Managed Kubernetes, databases and object storage
    • Long-standing docs, API and CLI

    Cons

    • Rebranding to Akamai Cloud spreads docs across two sites
    • Costs more than budget hosts like Hetzner or Contabo
    • Fewer managed services than AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
    Visit Linode Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Linode a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    Akamai
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Kubernetes
    Linode Kubernetes Engine (managed)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    CPU, transfer, storage and RAM bundled
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud credits
    Up to US$5,000 for qualifying businesses
    Checked Nov 8, 2026linode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. DigitalOcean Droplets logo

    4. DigitalOcean Droplets

    Best for: Developers who want a simple, well-documented VPS with predictable monthly pricing.

    PaidWeb, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    Simple VPS with more regions worldwide, managed databases and Kubernetes, and polished docs and tutorials.

    Pros

    • Clear flat pricing with included transfer
    • Easy control panel and API
    • Managed databases, Kubernetes and storage alongside
    • Excellent tutorials and docs

    Cons

    • Pricier per core and RAM than budget European hosts
    • Fewer regions than the large clouds
    • Backups cost extra as a percentage of the Droplet price
    Visit DigitalOcean Droplets Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DigitalOcean Droplets a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Included transfer
    From 500 GiB/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backups
    20% (weekly) or 30% (daily) of Droplet cost
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inbound bandwidth
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Snapshots
    $0.06 per GB/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Per second, 60-second or $0.01 minimum
    Checked Nov 8, 2026digitalocean.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Amazon Lightsail logo

    5. Amazon Lightsail

    Best for: People who want a predictable-price VPS that can grow into the wider AWS ecosystem.

    PaidWeb, Linux, Windows

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    Fixed-price VPS bundles inside AWS, so you can grow into the rest of Amazon's services later.

    Pros

    • Fixed monthly bundles including transfer
    • Static IP and DNS management included
    • Windows server plans available
    • Easy path to other AWS services

    Cons

    • Lower specs for the price than budget VPS hosts
    • Smaller transfer allowances in some Asian regions
    • AWS account and billing can be complex
    Visit Amazon Lightsail Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amazon Lightsail a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Starting price (with IPv4)
    $5 USD/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows plans
    From $9.50 USD/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Static IP
    Included in all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Yes, under AWS Free Tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3.50 a month (IPv6-only Linux bundle)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux plan with IPv4
    From $5 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows plan
    From $9.50 a month (with IPv4)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, under the AWS Free Tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Cloudways logo

    6. Cloudways

    Best for: Agencies and developers hosting many WordPress or PHP sites on their own cloud servers

    PaidWeb

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hetzner

    Managed layer on top of cloud servers if you would rather not run Linux yourself.

    Pros

    • Choice of five cloud providers
    • Hourly billing with no long prepaid terms
    • Host many apps on one server without per-site fees

    Cons

    • Server-based setup is more technical than shared hosting
    • Mailboxes are not part of the server plans
    • Larger cloud providers like AWS cost noticeably more
    Visit Cloudways Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cloudways a good Hetzner alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Cloud providers
    DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS, Google Cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudways.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudways.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CDN and security
    Cloudflare Enterprise
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudways.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hetzner alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

OVHcloud logo

Best Hetzner alternative for most people

OVHcloud

European provider with built-in DDoS protection and more managed cloud services.

Amazon Lightsail logo

Best Hetzner alternative for Windows

Amazon Lightsail

Fixed-price VPS bundles inside AWS, so you can grow into the rest of Amazon's services later.

DigitalOcean Droplets logo

Best Hetzner alternative for Linux

DigitalOcean Droplets

Simple VPS with more regions worldwide, managed databases and Kubernetes, and polished docs and tutorials.

Vultr logo

Best Hetzner alternative for working in the browser

Vultr

Many more global regions plus GPUs and managed Kubernetes.

Hetzner alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hetzner?

OVHcloud ranks first right now. European provider with built-in DDoS protection and more managed cloud services. Vultr and Linode follow it in our ranking.

Hetzner vs OVHcloud: what's the difference?

Both Hetzner and OVHcloud are paid products. Verified prices: Hetzner From €5.99/month excl. VAT, OVHcloud From $4.54/month (VPS-1). Both run on Web.

Is Hetzner free?

Hetzner is a paid product. Cloud starting price: From €5.99/month excl. VAT; Dedicated server starting price: From €59.00/month excl. VAT; Starting price: From €5.99/month excl. VAT (Cost-Optimized cloud); Regular Performance plan: From €6.49/month excl. VAT. Checked on Hetzner's own site, November 2026.

How much do Hetzner alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Hetzner alternatives: OVHcloud, From $4.54/month (VPS-1); DigitalOcean Droplets, $4 a month (512 MiB, 1 vCPU); Amazon Lightsail, $5 USD/month. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Hetzner?

None of the 6 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hetzner?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Hetzner alternatives work on Linux?

DigitalOcean Droplets and Amazon Lightsail run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Hetzner?

The complaints we hear most: few managed services such as databases or Kubernetes; US and Singapore locations cost more and only offer cloud products; unmanaged by default, so security and updates are your job.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hetzner, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.