Linode vs Hetzner

Compare Linode and Hetzner to find the best tool for your needs.

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Linode

Veteran cloud provider offering reliable VPS hosting with extensive documentation and developer-friendly features.

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Hetzner

German hosting provider offering powerful VPS (Cloud Servers) with excellent value for money and strong performance.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Starting at $5/month for Shared CPU instances
Starting at €4.15/month for a Cloud Server

Pros & Cons

Linode

Pros

  • Reliable performance
  • Excellent documentation
  • Developer-friendly tools
  • Consistent pricing structure

Cons

  • Requires more technical knowledge
  • Less beginner-friendly than managed solutions
  • No built-in WordPress optimization
  • Basic control panel compared to cPanel

Hetzner

Pros

  • Very competitive pricing
  • Excellent performance
  • Eco-friendly data centers
  • Simple and clean user interface

Cons

  • Support less responsive than some premium competitors
  • Fewer managed options than specialized WordPress solutions
  • Requires technical knowledge for configuration