Hetzner vs UpCloud
2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.
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 | Hetzner | UpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| From | €3.79/mes | $5/mes |
| Plans | 10 | 2 |
| Regions | 6 | 10 |
| HQ | Gunzenhausen, Alemania | Helsinki, Finlandia |
| Categories | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage | VPSVDSS3 storageManaged hosting |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
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
UpCloud
Best performance/€ after Hetzner for I/O-bound workloads.
Pros
- Very fast MaxIOPS
- Real 100% SLA
- Good support
Cons
- Pricier than Hetzner
- No LATAM
Category overlap
Both offer
VPSVDSS3 storage
Only Hetzner
Dedicated server
Only UpCloud
Managed hosting
Frequently asked questions
Hetzner or UpCloud: which is cheaper?
Hetzner from €3.79/mo vs UpCloud from $5/mo. Hetzner is cheaper on its entry plan.
Which provider has better region coverage?
Hetzner offers 6 regions. UpCloud offers 10 regions.
Which has the better editorial rating?
Hetzner: 4.8/5 · UpCloud: 4.5/5.