Hetzner Review 2026
European Cloud Hosting for Developers
Last tested: May 7, 2026
If you're a developer who can provision a VPS, configure Nginx, and manage your own SSL certs, Hetzner is the most value per euro in the market — full stop. A 2-core, 4GB RAM VPS for €4.15/month that benchmarks faster than shared hosts charging 3x more. We use it for self-hosted n8n automation setups, Ghost CMS instances, and AI API wrapper projects where you need a persistent process rather than a serverless function. It is not a beginner host — there's no control panel, no one-click WordPress install, and support is ticket-based with business-hour response times. But for technically capable teams who are tired of paying managed hosting margins, it's hard to argue against.
Hetzner
European Cloud Hosting for Developers
Pros
- ✓ 352ms TTFB from EU locations — competes with managed hosts at a fraction of the price
- ✓ Dedicated vCPU options for consistent performance (no 'burstable' limits)
- ✓ European data centres — GDPR compliance is straightforward
- ✓ Flat pricing — what you pay in month 1 is what you pay in month 24
Cons
- ✗ Fully unmanaged — you handle OS updates, security patches, and SSL yourself
- ✗ EU-centric: US East latency is noticeably higher (use a Hetzner Ashburn node if available)
- ✗ Ticket-only support with no live chat
Speed & Uptime Benchmarks
Benchmarked on identical WordPress + WooCommerce installs. Tests run from US East, EU West, and Singapore using GTmetrix + WebPageTest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hetzner worth it in 2026?+
If you're a developer who can provision a VPS, configure Nginx, and manage your own SSL certs, Hetzner is the most value per euro in the market — full stop. A 2-core, 4GB RAM VPS for €4.15/month that benchmarks faster than shared hosts charging 3x more. We use it for self-hosted n8n automation setups, Ghost CMS instances, and AI API wrapper projects where you need a persistent process rather than a serverless function. It is not a beginner host — there's no control panel, no one-click WordPress install, and support is ticket-based with business-hour response times. But for technically capable teams who are tired of paying managed hosting margins, it's hard to argue against.
How fast is Hetzner? What is the TTFB?+
Hetzner averaged 352ms TTFB in our 3-location tests (US East, EU West, Singapore) on an identical WordPress + WooCommerce install. That's excellent for its price tier.
What is Hetzner's uptime?+
Hetzner achieved 99.97% uptime over our 30-day UptimeRobot monitoring period. Their SLA promises 99.9% uptime.
Does Hetzner offer free SSL?+
Hetzner does not include a free SSL certificate on all plans — verify the current plan details before purchasing.
Does Hetzner offer free migration?+
Hetzner does not offer free migration. You'll need to migrate manually or pay for their migration service.
What are the best alternatives to Hetzner?+
The top alternatives to Hetzner are Cloudways. See our full comparison table above.