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Hetzner vs DigitalOcean: Which Should You Choose?

Compare Hetzner and DigitalOcean on cloud hosting, pricing, and performance. Discover which provider best fits your application.

Hetzner wins on price and EU location; DigitalOcean wins on managed services and developer onboarding. Choice depends on budget vs managed convenience.

Hetzner

German cloud provider with low prices, strong hardware, and datacenters in Europe.

DigitalOcean

Developers-first cloud platform with simple droplets, managed databases, and App Platform.

What are the key differences between Hetzner and DigitalOcean?

FeatureHetznerDigitalOcean
PricingVery competitive; cheaper for similar specsHigher base price; many add-ons
RegionsEU (Nuremberg, Helsinki, Falkenstein)Global; more choice
Managed servicesLimited; focus on VPSKubernetes, managed DB, App Platform
Developer experienceSimple; API and CLIExtensive docs, tutorials, community

What is the verdict on Hetzner vs DigitalOcean?

Hetzner wins on price and EU location; DigitalOcean wins on managed services and developer onboarding. Choice depends on budget vs managed convenience.

Which option does MG Software recommend?

MG Software recommends Hetzner for cost-efficient EU workloads. For managed Kubernetes or fast app deploy we recommend DigitalOcean.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, for similar VPS specs Hetzner is often 30-50% cheaper.
Yes, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London are available.
Yes, via image export/import or rebuild from backups.

Is Hetzner cheaper than DigitalOcean?

Yes, for similar VPS specs Hetzner is often 30-50% cheaper.

Does DigitalOcean have datacenters in Europe?

Yes, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London are available.

Can I migrate my DigitalOcean app to Hetzner?

Yes, via image export/import or rebuild from backups.

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