Hetzner vs UpCloud
On the evidence we track, UpCloud leads this comparison with a composite score of 68/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for cloud infrastructure. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Hetzner
Hetzner provides cloud servers, dedicated physical hardware, managed hosting, and storage solutions via data centers in Germany and Finland, with monthly billing and 24/7 support. Data is kept within the EU by default.
UpCloud
LeaderA cloud infrastructure provider delivering compute, storage, and managed services with a focus on European data sovereignty, transparent pricing, and 24/7 engineering support. Emphasizes zero-cost egress and predictable, vendor-lock-free pricing starting at €3/month.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Hetzner
Monthly billing; cloud resources billed hourly within monthly invoice. No annual or prepaid options. Auto-renews unless cancelled.
UpCloud
LeaderFrom €3/mo. Free 7-day trial with €500 credits. Usage-based billing with no lock-in.
- EssentialsStandard support tier
- 24/7 support
- Email and live chat support
- < 4 hour response time
- < 2 hour incident response
- Maintenance information
- +3 more
- AdvancedPriority support tier
- 24/7 support
- Priority support queue
- < 1 hour response time
- < 30 minute incident response
- Status page access
- +3 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- 24/7 support
- Dedicated support members
- Customer Success Manager
- < 10 minute response time
- < 5 minute incident response
- +4 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.