Hetzner Online
Hetzner Online is a German hosting and data-centre company founded in 1997, widely regarded for the best price-to-performance ratio in European VPS, dedicated a...
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How we measure this →Hetzner Online is a web hosting provider based in HQ: Nuremberg, Germany, founded in 1997. Hetzner Online is a German hosting and data-centre company founded in 1997, widely regarded for the best price-to-performance ratio in European VPS, dedicated and cloud servers. It runs data centres in Germany (Nuremberg, Falkenstein) and Finland, offering NVMe storage, a custom. As of 2026, Hetzner Online has a HRI of 83/100, a strong signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (23/25), profile completeness (17/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). Customer feedback: 4.1/5 on Google from 201 verified reviews, 3.2/5 on Trustpilot. The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate Hetzner Online against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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Hetzner Online is a German hosting and data-centre company founded in 1997, widely regarded for the best price-to-performance ratio in European VPS, dedicated and cloud servers. It runs data centres in Germany (Nuremberg, Falkenstein) and Finland, offering NVMe storage, a custom cloud platform, and a strong reputation among developers for transparent, low-cost infrastructure.
What Customers Say About Hetzner Online
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What people are saying
Trustpilot★★★☆☆This is Okay“I had Hetzner for 1 or 2 months (i forgot :D) this was Okaaay. So i had CX33 this is actually not very bad but there are few things that i didn't know before buying. 1st is that their processor at CX is not the best. I thought they are not very bad but i had only 2.2 GHz that is like a bit little. Yea maybe i want too…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Fast customer support“The customer support was fast and understandable”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Hetzner is a scam company that raises…“Hetzner is a scam company that raises prices like crazy after reeling you in with their pretty decent starting prices. Don't fall for it, their whole business model is based on ripping everyone off!”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Most subscription services simply…“Most subscription services simply cancel your account when a monthly payment fails. Hetzner does the opposite. They keep the service running, allow the charges to build up, and then threaten you with a debt collection agency. A monthly subscription should be cancelled when payment stops, not turned into a debt trap.”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆I had a server which i used as a data…“I had a server which i used as a data storage for all of my documents. The amount (like 8€ per month) where booked automatically from my banking account. Suddenly the booking stopped working, and the information that it stopped working went straight to my spam folder, so i didn´t realize. as soon(like 3 month later)…”
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hetzner Online
Is Hetzner Online a good web hosting company?
Hetzner Online has a HRI™ of 83/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 4.1/5 from 201 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no host can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Hetzner Online?
Hetzner Online is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including Hetzner Online.
Where is Hetzner Online based?
Hetzner Online is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Hosting companies based in Germany are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/germany. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check Hetzner Online's own website for server location details.
How does Hetzner Online compare to other web hosting companies?
Hetzner Online can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Hetzner Online has a current HRI of 83/100.
What's Happening at Hetzner Online
NEW WEB HOSTING PACKAGES FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY. Hetzner just unveiled four new powerful web hosting plans in sizes S to XL. Show more. 7
NEW WEB HOSTING PACKAGES FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY. Hetzner just unveiled four new powerful web hosting plans in sizes S to XL.
As a leading webhosting provider and experienced datacenter operator in Germany, Hetzner Online offers professional hosting solutions for a fair price.
How Hetzner Online's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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