DigitalOcean vs Hetzner
2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.
12 plans 13 regions Since 2011
Hetzner
European cloud and dedicated servers with the best price/performance ratio on the market.
4.8
10 plans 6 regions Since 1997
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Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| From | $5/mes | €3.79/mes |
| Plans | 12 | 10 |
| Regions | 13 | 6 |
| HQ | Broomfield, Colorado, EEUU | Gunzenhausen, Alemania |
| Categories | VPSVDSS3 storageManaged hosting | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.8/5 |
DigitalOcean
Best choice to get started quickly in the cloud. More expensive than Hetzner but with global reach, human support and flawless UX. Trustpilot ~4/5 across thousands of reviews.
Pros
- 14 global regions (Atlanta new in 2026)
- Reference-level docs and tutorials
- Monthly caps: no billing surprises
- $200/60-day free credit currently active
- On-demand H100/H200/MI300X GPU Droplets
Cons
- More expensive than Hetzner/Contabo for generic CPU
- Limited bandwidth vs European providers
- English-only support, sometimes slow without upgrade
- Account verification lockouts reported on Trustpilot
Hetzner
Unbeatable price/performance for x86 and ARM VPS in Europe. Email/ticket support is slow but reliable.
Pros
- Leading prices in Europe
- Very efficient ARM (Ampere)
- Generous traffic (20 TB in EU, 1 TB in US)
- Server Auction for cheap dedicateds
- Own datacenters with green energy
Cons
- Email/ticket support only
- Onboarding requires document verification
- No LATAM region
- Bandwidth outside EU more expensive
Category overlap
Both offer
VPSVDSS3 storage
Only DigitalOcean
Managed hosting
Only Hetzner
Dedicated server
Frequently asked questions
DigitalOcean or Hetzner: which is cheaper?
DigitalOcean from $5/mo vs Hetzner from €3.79/mo. Hetzner is cheaper on its entry plan.
Which provider has better region coverage?
DigitalOcean offers 13 regions. Hetzner offers 6 regions.
Which has the better editorial rating?
DigitalOcean: 4.4/5 · Hetzner: 4.8/5.