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Rank 6 of 10 2026

Hetzner Review

Our hands-on look at Hetzner: pricing, performance, support, and who it suits best. Scores and benchmarks below are sample data pending verification.

From €5.49/mo No long-term contract 99.9% uptime SLA HQ Germany
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Bottom line

Hetzner scores 9.0 out of 10 and ranks 6 of 10 in our editorial scoring, with plans from €5.49/mo.

The listed price carries no renewal increase we have verified, so the rate you sign up at is the rate you keep.

Score 9.0 / 10

Hetzner overview

Hetzner is a hosting provider headquartered in Germany. Plans start at €5.49/mo. Support is offered via Tickets. It backs signups with a no long-term contract.

It scores 9.0 in our editorial ranking, position 6 of the 10 providers scored so far.

Quick verdict

Who this host fits, and who it does not.

Choose it if...

  • You want a highly-rated, reliable host

Look elsewhere if...

  • You need fully managed support and no server maintenance

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Top-rated in our editorial scoring
  • No long-term contract
  • 99.9% uptime SLA

Cons

  • No phone support listed
  • Server management is your responsibility

Score breakdown

Each component is scored out of 10 against published criteria.

Editorial9.0

Performance, reliability, pricing, features, and support, weighted.

User rating8.9

Aggregated from submitted user reviews.

Trust9.0

Transparency on pricing, terms, and renewal disclosure.

9.0Overall editorial score, ranked 6 of 10 providers scored.

Plans & pricing

Intro and renewal prices shown separately. 1 plan tracked.

PlanPriceRenews atCPURAMStorage
CX23 Cost-Optimized€5.49/mo2 vCPUView

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What it actually costs

The advertised price is the first term only. This is the real spend once renewal kicks in.

Advertised
What you average
Total over 36 months
First 12 months Renewal months

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Performance benchmarks

Measured from US-East, last run July 10, 2026.

TTFB
124 ms
Uptime
99.98 %
CPU score
1,050
Disk IOPS
Network
1,800 Mbps
Location
US-East
BenchmarkedTest: ttfb · Tested July 10, 2026 · 1 of 10 benchmark runs

User reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Answers pulled from the plan data on this page.

How much does Hetzner cost?
Hetzner plans start at €5.49/mo per month.
Does Hetzner offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes — Hetzner offers a no long-term contract.
What uptime does Hetzner guarantee?
Hetzner advertises a 99.9% uptime SLA.
Is Hetzner good for beginners?
Hetzner suits users comfortable managing their own server.

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