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Heroku vs Hetzner

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cloud Infrastructure providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Heroku vs Hetzner at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

HerokuHetzner
Overall score79/10086/100
TierStandardPremium
Capability (editorial)7984
Ease of use (editorial)7982
Value (editorial)8183
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Hetzner is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (86/100 vs 79/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Heroku fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Hetzner fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Heroku

Heroku is a managed platform-as-a-service.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Heroku review

Hetzner

Hetzner delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Hetzner review

Heroku vs Hetzner — FAQ

Is Heroku better than Hetzner?

On RankedVendors, Hetzner scores 86/100 versus Heroku's 79/100, so Hetzner ranks higher overall in Cloud Infrastructure. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Heroku and Hetzner?

Heroku is a managed platform-as-a-service. Hetzner delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Both compete in Cloud Infrastructure; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Heroku or Hetzner?

Our editorial value scores put Heroku at 81/100 and Hetzner at 83/100. Heroku is Quote-based; Hetzner is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.