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Cloud Servers · $9.99/mo (8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 80 GB SSD, 20000 GB transfer)
Hetzner CX33 is fairly priced for the specs, but several competitors offer better raw value when you account for renewal costs and hidden fees. Contabo's Core VPS 4 matches your RAM/vCPU/storage for $5.94/mo on a 24-month term, and Bluehost/OVHcloud undercut significantly on intro pricing, though watch for their steep renewal traps.
Identical specs (8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100GB SSD) at less than 60% of Hetzner's price, with unlimited traffic and no overage charges.
Caveat: Price requires 24-month prepaid commitment; 1 or 12-month terms cost significantly more per month, and fair-usage policy can throttle sustained high-bandwidth usage.
Matches Hetzner's price but delivers 8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160GB NVMe (vs 80GB SSD), 5TB transfer, and DDoS protection included.
Caveat: Renewal price jumps 2-4x higher after intro term; lowest intro rates require 24-36 month prepay; free domain only first year.
Matches Hetzner's price with 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80GB NVMe, 1TB transfer, and 1 Gbps port; simpler spec but no overage surprises.
Caveat: Renewal rates reported at 2-3x intro price; lower confidence sourcing; requires longer-term prepay for best pricing.
Lowest headline price at $4.54/mo with 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40GB NVMe, daily backups, and unlimited traffic.
Caveat: Specs are half of Hetzner (2 vCPU vs 4, 40GB vs 80GB); IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC outbound traffic loses free-egress status after mid-2026.
Cheapest intro rate at $4.18/mo with 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 100GB NVMe, unmetered bandwidth, and $50 Amazon gift card promo.
Caveat: Renewal price jumps to $9.99-$15.99/mo (2-4x higher); requires 36-month prepay for lowest price; free domain and privacy only first year; heavy upsell prompts at checkout.
Before you switch
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluehost | VPS Hosting · NVMe 4 (Recommended) | $4.18/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 100 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| OVHcloud | VPS · VPS-1 | $4.54/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Contabo | Core VPS · Cloud VPS 4 | $5.94/mo | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100 GB SSD | Visit |
| IONOS | Cloud VPS (Linux) · Cloud VPS M | $6.67/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting) | VPS Hosting (Self-Managed) · VPS XS | $9.99/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| InMotion Hosting | VPS Hosting · VPS 4 vCPU | $9.99/mo | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| IONOS | IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Basic) · Basic Cube S | $10.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe | Visit |
| IONOS | VPS Hosting (VPS+) · VPS M+ | $11/mo | 4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Gcore | Cloud Compute (Standard Gen 0, Linux) · g0-standard-2-4 | $12.32/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Contabo | Performance VPS · Cloud VPS Plus 4 | $12.39/mo | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 150 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Namecheap | VPS Hosting · Quasar | $12.88/mo | 6 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB SSD | Visit |
| Hostinger | KVM VPS · KVM 4 | $12.99/mo | 16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 200 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
| IONOS | IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Memory) · Memory Cube S | $13.68/mo | 8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe | Visit |
| Scaleway | Virtual Instances · DEV1-M | $14.74/mo | 4 GB RAM, 3 vCPU | Visit |
| DreamHost | Self-Managed VPS · Stack 4 | $15.99/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 75 GB NVMe SSD | Visit |
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