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Hetzner

Affordable hosting with strong performance and developer-friendly tools
Hetzner is a German hosting company founded in 1997 that provides shared web hosting, cloud servers, dedicated servers, and other infrastructure services. Its web hosting plans are aimed at individuals, freelancers, small businesses, agencies, and developers who want solid resources without paying for a large managed hosting package.

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4.2

Pricing

Webhosting S
$ 1.60
Webhosting M
$ 4.12
Webhosting L
$ 8.32
Webhosting XL
$ 16.72
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Servers locations

United States
Germany
France
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Hetzner Prices and Plans

Hetzner's current web hosting range has four plans, from S for smaller websites to XL for larger projects and online stores. Prices increase with storage, PHP processes, databases, cron jobs, and memory limits, while Varnish caching, SSL, backups, and unlimited transfer volume are included across the range.
Plan Name
Space
CPU
RAM
Bandwidth
Price
Webhosting S
10 GB
2 PHP processes
192 MB memory limit
Not specified
$ 1.60/
Monthly
Details
Webhosting M
50 GB
5 PHP processes
256 MB memory limit
Not specified
$ 4.12/
Monthly
Details
Webhosting L
100 GB
10 PHP processes
384 MB memory limit
Not specified
$ 8.32/
Monthly
Details
Webhosting XL
300 GB
20 PHP processes
512 MB memory limit
Not specified
$ 16.72/
Monthly
Details

Pros and Cons

Pros

Competitive entry-level pricing

Strong performance features for the price

Varnish caching included on every current web hosting plan

Daily backups kept for 14 days

Free SSL and DDoS protection

Unlimited mailboxes and transfer volume

Strong developer tools on higher plans

No minimum contract period

Cons

Domain registration is not included with hosting

Web hosting is hosted in Germany, which may not suit every audience

Entry-level S plan has only two PHP processes

S and M do not include SSH access

Phone support is limited to the XL plan according to the current plan comparison

The hosting interface can feel more technical than beginner-focused WordPress hosts

Shared resources are subject to fair-use rules

Hetzner does not provide the same level of hands-on managed WordPress service found with specialist WordPress hosts

Hetzner Features

Feature

Description

WordPress Support
Hetzner supports WordPress and provides a one-click installer, making it possible to launch a WordPress site without manually handling the full installation process.
Varnish Caching
Varnish stores frequently requested website content so it can be served without repeatedly running PHP or querying the database. This can reduce server load and improve page loading times.
Redis Caching
Webhosting L and XL include Redis object caching. This can reduce repeated database work and help dynamic WordPress sites respond faster.
Automatic Backups
Website data is backed up every night and kept for 14 days in a separate Hetzner data center. Users can restore individual files or complete folders through konsoleH.
SSL Security
Hetzner provides SSL encryption and supports Let's Encrypt certificates, allowing websites to use HTTPS without purchasing a separate standard SSL certificate.
Email Hosting
Every current web hosting plan supports unlimited mailboxes and forwarders. Users also get webmail, SMTP with TLS/SSL, spam protection, virus scanning, and calendar and contact synchronization.
Developer Tools
Developers can use PHP, CGI for Perl, Python and Ruby, cron jobs, mod_rewrite, and several optional PHP extensions. L and XL also provide SSH and Node.js.
Database Support
Hetzner supports MariaDB, PostgreSQL, phpMyAdmin, and Redis. The number of included databases increases from one on S to 50 on XL.
Security and Monitoring
All current web hosting packages include DDoS protection, daily virus scans, SSL encryption, and 24/7 system monitoring.
Flexible Scaling
Customers can switch between S, M, L, and XL and can also add storage or databases when they need more resources. There is no minimum contract period.

Rating Breakdown

We scored Hetzner based on its current web hosting prices, included resources, performance features, management tools, and available support. The rating also considers its limitations, including separate domain costs and the more technical nature of the service.

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Score

Why This Score

Pricing
9.0
Hetzner starts at about $2 per month for Webhosting S, with larger plans adding considerably more storage and processing capacity without a large jump in price.
Features
9.0
Daily backups, SSL, Varnish, unlimited mailboxes, database support, and developer tools make the packages well equipped for their price.
Performance
9.0
Varnish is included across the current web hosting range, while Redis is available on L and XL. Hetzner also operates its own data center infrastructure.
Ease of Use
10.5
konsoleH provides graphical management and Hetzner has tutorials and documentation, but the service is more infrastructure-focused than many beginner WordPress hosts.
Support
8.0
Hetzner provides documentation, email support, and ticket-based assistance. Recent HostAdvice reviews also include several positive reports about quick and helpful technical support.
Overall
8.5
Hetzner offers a strong combination of price, resources, performance tools, and technical flexibility, making it a good option for users who do not need a heavily managed WordPress service.

What is Hetzner?

Hetzner is a German hosting provider that has been operating since 1997. The company started with the goal of offering high-performance hosting at reasonable prices and has grown into a large European hosting and data center operator. It now serves customers worldwide and operates infrastructure in Germany, Finland, the United States, and Singapore.

For website owners, Hetzner offers four current web hosting packages: Webhosting S, M, L, and XL. These plans are built for different website sizes, from simple personal sites and blogs to business websites, online stores, and more demanding projects. The company also offers cloud and dedicated servers for customers who need more control or computing power.

The web hosting service includes a graphical control panel called konsoleH. From there, users can manage websites, domains, email accounts, backups, databases, and other hosting settings. WordPress is supported, and Hetzner provides a one-click WordPress installer to make setup easier.

Performance is one of Hetzner’s stronger points. The current plans use Varnish caching, while the L and XL plans add Redis object caching, SSH access, and Node.js. All plans include nightly backups, SSL encryption, virus scanning, DDoS protection, and 24/7 system monitoring.

Key Features of Hetzner

  • Four current web hosting plans: S, M, L, and XL
  • 10 GB to 300 GB of storage
  • Unlimited mailboxes
  • Unlimited transfer volume
  • One-click WordPress installer
  • Varnish caching on all plans
  • Redis object caching on L and XL
  • Nightly automatic backups stored for 14 days
  • Free SSL certificates, including Let’s Encrypt
  • DDoS protection and 24/7 system monitoring
  • MariaDB and PostgreSQL database support
  • SSH access on L and XL
  • Node.js support on L and XL
  • PHP, Perl, Python, and Ruby support
  • No minimum contract period
  • German server infrastructure for web hosting
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August 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Current Hetzner web hosting plans do not include a domain. Domains must be purchased separately, and domains registered elsewhere can also be connected for an additional monthly fee.

Yes. Hetzner web hosting includes SSL encryption and supports free Let’s Encrypt certificates.

Yes. Hetzner automatically backs up web hosting data every night. Backups are stored for 14 days in a separate Hetzner data center and can be restored through konsoleH.

Yes. Hetzner supports WordPress and includes a one-click WordPress installer. Varnish caching is available from the S plan, while larger plans provide additional tools such as Redis, SSH, and Node.js.

The current web hosting plans include unlimited transfer volume. However, shared hosting resources are subject to Hetzner’s fair-use rules, so unusually high resource usage can be restricted when it affects other customers.