Best value
Best value for money in Europe
20 TB traffic in EuropeNVMe disksPrivate network
€5.49 / month starting
≈ $6.06 · CPX02
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We bring together 9 leading providers and 46 orderable plans (out of 54 documented plans), and calculate what you'll actually pay after backups, traffic, and licenses — then leave the decision to you.
9 Global providers
46 Orderable plans
15 Head-to-head comparisons
3 Practical guides
Best choices by scenario
Three different starting points: best value, best experience, and the most resources for your budget.
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Developer simplicity and first-class documentation
11 regionsEasy interfaceManaged databases
$6 / month starting
Basic 1 GB
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Most memory Huge specifications at a seemingly impossible price
32 TB trafficLarge memoryNVMe disks
€5.50 / month starting
≈ $6.07 · Cloud VPS 4
Head-to-head comparisons
Face to face: four price tiers, prices computed in USD, and a clear verdict for each comparison.
Comparison
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Hetzner Cloud vs DigitalOcean
Price versus ease of use
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Hetzner Cloud is cheaper — CPX22 (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $18.75
Comparison
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Hetzner Cloud vs Vultr
Best value versus geographic reach
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Hetzner Cloud is cheaper — CPX22 (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $18.75
Comparison
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Hetzner Cloud vs Contabo
Best performance versus maximum memory
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Contabo is cheaper — Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB) at $6.07
Comparison
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DigitalOcean vs Vultr
Developer experience versus global flexibility
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Vultr is cheaper — Cloud Compute 2 vCPU / 4 GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $20
Comparison
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Hostinger VPS vs Contabo
Which is better on a limited budget?
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Contabo is cheaper — Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB) at $6.07
Comparison
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Oracle Cloud vs Hetzner Cloud
Free with conditions versus reliable paid
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Oracle Cloud is cheaper — Always Free ARM (4 vCPU, 24 GB) at $0
Guides that drive the decision
Before you pay, understand what you're paying for. Short guides built on real numbers, not marketing promises.
Guide
How to choose the right VPS: a practical guide without fluff
A simple method for choosing a VPS: start from the use case, understand the resources, calculate the full cost, and never pay for resources you won't use.
GuideThe hidden costs of VPS hosting: what the advertised price doesn't show
Backups, traffic overage, IPv4 addresses, licences and renewal fees... a guide to understanding your real bill before subscribing.
GuideRunning WordPress on a VPS at the lowest realistic cost
A practical plan for choosing an economical WordPress server: the best options by budget, money-saving settings, and the full expected cost.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most about pricing and comparisons.
How do you calculate the real cost?
We take the monthly plan price and add backups, your expected usage, an extra IPv4 address if needed, the control panel license, and traffic overage fees. The result is an estimate of your monthly invoice, not just the advertised price.
Are prices up to date?
We collect provider prices automatically from public pricing pages and provider APIs every six hours, and publish a change only after it passes the guardrails (price bounds and change limits); outliers are quarantined for review. Last check: 14 November 2026. Prices can still change at any time, so always confirm the final price and taxes with the provider before buying.
Why is there such a big gap between Hetzner and other providers?
Hetzner runs lower margins at larger scale and offers generous traffic (up to 20 TB) at a low price. Other providers offer a richer management experience, wider geographic coverage, or ready managed products in return.
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