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Hetzner vs OVHcloud

2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.

Hetzner
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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OVHcloud
OVHcloud

Largest European cloud. VPS, Kimsufi/SoYouStart dedicated, KS dedicated from €5.

4.2
4 plans 12 regions Since 1999
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Side-by-side comparison

FeatureHetznerOVHcloud
From€3.79/mes€4/mes
Plans104
Regions612
HQGunzenhausen, AlemaniaRoubaix, Francia
Categories
VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage
VPSDedicated serverS3 storageCDNShared hosting
Rating4.8/54.2/5

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

OVHcloud

Best European option for cheap dedicated servers. VPS somewhat pricier than Hetzner.

Pros

  • Dedicated from €5/mo (Kimsufi)
  • Free anti-DDoS included
  • European sovereignty
  • Free vRack

Cons

  • Slow tier-1 support
  • The 2021 SBG2 fire left a scar
  • Panel UI sometimes slow

Category overlap

Both offer

VPSDedicated serverS3 storage

Only Hetzner

VDS

Only OVHcloud

CDNShared hosting

Frequently asked questions

Hetzner or OVHcloud: which is cheaper?

Hetzner from €3.79/mo vs OVHcloud from €4/mo. Hetzner is cheaper on its entry plan.

Which provider has better region coverage?

Hetzner offers 6 regions. OVHcloud offers 12 regions.

Which has the better editorial rating?

Hetzner: 4.8/5 · OVHcloud: 4.2/5.