Does Hetzner work for applications serving US users?

Hetzner has one US location (Ashburn, VA). For US-heavy traffic, DigitalOcean's multiple US datacentres are better positioned.

Can I get a Hetzner account with more than 5 servers?

Yes — Cloud Accounts offers Hetzner accounts with 5, 10, 25, and 100 server limits. Larger limits cost more but unlock much more capacity.

Which is better for a GDPR-compliant EU application?

Hetzner — its German and Finnish datacentres are fully GDPR-compliant and often preferred by European companies over US-based DO.

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Hetzner vs DigitalOcean Accounts

Hetzner and DigitalOcean both target developers and small teams, but Hetzner wins on raw price-performance while DigitalOcean wins on ecosystem and managed services. This comparison identifies the right choice based on location requirements, budget, and feature needs.

Comparison Table Verdict Buy Accounts FAQ

Quick Answer

Hetzner is the better choice for best price-performance and best for europe.
DigitalOcean wins on best managed services and best for us audiences.
DigitalOcean has the lower entry price — accounts start from $20.
Both Hetzner and DigitalOcean are available here as verified accounts with instant delivery and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Verdict by Category

Best price-performance

Hetzner

Hetzner delivers 2–3× more vCPU and RAM per euro than DigitalOcean on equivalent cloud instances.

Best managed services

DigitalOcean

DO's managed databases, App Platform, and Spaces are more polished than Hetzner's equivalents.

Best for US audiences

DigitalOcean

DO has more US datacentre locations (NYC, SF, Toronto). Hetzner only has Ashburn, VA in the US.

Best for Europe

Hetzner

Hetzner operates in Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Helsinki — ideal for GDPR-compliant EU deployments.

Best for dedicated servers

Hetzner

Hetzner Dedicated (Root Servers) offer unbeatable prices with no equivalent at DigitalOcean.

Feature Comparison

Feature

Hetzner

DigitalOcean

Entry account price

$45 (5 server limit)

$20 (Free Trial)

Dedicated servers

Available (very competitive)

Not available

EU datacentres

DE, FI (GDPR-optimised)

AMS, FRA

US datacentres

Ashburn, VA only

NYC, SF, Toronto

Server limit model

5/10/25/100 server accounts

3/10/25 droplet accounts

Object storage

S3-compatible Object Storage

Spaces (S3-compatible)

Port 25 open

Not sold separately

Available (open-port accounts)

Replacement guarantee

7 days (select tiers)

How to Decide

Choose Hetzner if…

Hetzner delivers 2–3× more vCPU and RAM per euro than DigitalOcean on equivalent cloud instances.
Hetzner operates in Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Helsinki — ideal for GDPR-compliant EU deployments.
Hetzner Dedicated (Root Servers) offer unbeatable prices with no equivalent at DigitalOcean.

Choose DigitalOcean if…

DO's managed databases, App Platform, and Spaces are more polished than Hetzner's equivalents.
DO has more US datacentre locations (NYC, SF, Toronto). Hetzner only has Ashburn, VA in the US.

Still unsure? If your team uses Microsoft software → choose Hetzner. For AI/ML workloads → choose Hetzner. For maximum service breadth → choose Hetzner.

Buy Accounts — Both Providers

Hetzner Accounts

Hetzner 5 Server Limit

5 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$45

Hetzner 10 Server Limit

10 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$90

Hetzner 25 Server Limit

25 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$190

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DigitalOcean Accounts

DigitalOcean Free Trial

Free Trial Account · 30min–12hr Delivery

$20

DigitalOcean Close Port 3 Droplet

Close Port 3 Droplet · 30min–12hr Delivery

$29

DigitalOcean Close Port 10 Droplet

Close Port 10 Droplet · 30min–12hr Delivery

$39

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Buying Both?

Many teams buy accounts from both Hetzner and DigitalOcean — one for primary workloads and one for benchmarking or specific features available only on one platform. Cloud Accounts sells accounts from all 12 providers individually; no minimum order required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a Hetzner CX31 (2 vCPU, 8 GB) costs approximately €10/month vs DigitalOcean's comparable $32/month droplet. For EU workloads, the saving is substantial.

The Bottom Line

Choose Hetzner if you prioritise best price-performance, or DigitalOcean if best managed services matters more to your team. There's no universally "best" cloud — only the best fit for your workload and budget. Whichever you choose, you can buy a verified Hetzner or DigitalOcean account from Cloud Accounts, delivered within hours and backed by our 7-day guarantee.

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Fast Delivery

Most orders arrive within 2–8 hours of payment — some in as little as 30 minutes.

7-Day Replacement

Covered accounts that stop working are replaced free within 7 days of delivery.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock help for orders, replacements, and bulk pricing.

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