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Web Hosting comparison · 2026
DigitalOcean and Hetzner are remarkably evenly matched in the Web Hosting space, scoring 88 and 88 overall respectively on our radar methodology. Hetzner has the edge on Price / Value (98 vs 84). The two are closest on Uptime, where the gap is just 0 points. On pricing, Hetzner starts cheaper at $4.51/mo versus $6/mo. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
DigitalOcean
Cloud infrastructure with a developer-first focus
88/100
Hetzner
European cloud — exceptional price-to-performance
88/100
Radar comparison
DigitalOcean
88
Hetzner
88
Performance
Load speed and TTFB from independent benchmarks
Uptime
Reliability measured over 12 months
Price / Value
Features and resources per dollar spent
Support
Response time and quality of customer support
Scalability
Ease of upgrading resources and plans
Security
SSL, backups, malware protection, firewalls
Ease of Use
Control panel and onboarding experience
Overall Score
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