At a Glance
Hetzner and OVHcloud are Europe’s two largest independent cloud providers. Both are German-anchored (OVHcloud is French, headquartered in Roubaix), both bet on in-house hardware and below-US-competitor pricing. But the differences in detail are dramatic.
Pricing Comparison
| Configuration | Hetzner CX | OVHcloud VPS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 vCPU / 4 GB / 40 GB | CX22 — €3.99/mo | Value — €7.00/mo | Hetzner 1.75× cheaper |
| 4 vCPU / 8 GB / 80 GB | CX32 — €7.99/mo | Essential — €14.00/mo | Hetzner 1.75× cheaper |
| 8 vCPU / 16 GB / 160 GB | CX42 — €15.99/mo | Comfort — €28.00/mo | Hetzner 1.75× cheaper |
| Bare-metal entry | AX42 — €39/mo | Rise-1 — €46/mo | Hetzner cheaper |
Hetzner is consistently 40-75% cheaper on comparable configurations.
Data Center Geography
| Region | Hetzner | OVHcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Germany (3), Finland (1) | France (8), Germany (2), UK (2), Poland (1) |
| North America | None | US (2), Canada (1) |
| Asia | None | Singapore (1) |
| Australia | None | Sydney (1) |
| Total DCs | 4 | 32 |
Geography Winner: OVHcloud — unquestionably. Hetzner is Europe-only.
DDoS Protection
| Parameter | Hetzner | OVHcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in | Yes | Yes (VAC) |
| Throughput | Up to 1.5 Tbps | Up to 480 Gbps |
| Extra cost | Free | Free |
| L7 filtering | Basic | Advanced (Game DDoS) |
Verdict: Tie. Both at respectable levels, OVH slightly more flexible.
Support
| Parameter | Hetzner | OVHcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | Tickets | Tickets, phone, chat |
| Response time | 2-24 hrs | 30 min-several hrs |
| Premium support | No | Yes |
Verdict: OVHcloud ahead — more channels, faster response.
Additional Services
| Service | Hetzner | OVHcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Object Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Managed DB | No | Yes (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis) |
| Managed K8s | No | Yes |
| Serverless | No | No |
| CDN | No | Yes |
Summary Table
| Criterion | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Hetzner |
| Geography | OVHcloud |
| DDoS | Tie |
| Support | OVHcloud |
| Extra services | OVHcloud |
| Simplicity | Hetzner |
Which to Choose
Hetzner if: budget is the main criterion, project is Europe-only, you’re hands-on with everything.
OVHcloud if: you need global geography, managed services, faster support, or face DDoS attacks.
Final Verdict
Hetzner wins on price, OVHcloud on capabilities. Indie developer with a Europe-only project? Take Hetzner. Building SaaS with global ambitions? OVHcloud gives more room to grow without migration.