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Hetzner vs AWS

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.

Hetzner vs AWS at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

HetznerAWS
Overall score74/10092/100
TierStandardElite
Capability (editorial)7692
Ease of use (editorial)7293
Value (editorial)7488
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

AWS is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 74/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Hetzner fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; AWS 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

Hetzner

Hetzner is affordable European cloud and dedicated servers.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Hetzner review

AWS

AWS delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read AWS review

Hetzner vs AWS — FAQ

Is Hetzner better than AWS?

On RankedVendors, AWS scores 92/100 versus Hetzner's 74/100, so AWS 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 Hetzner and AWS?

Hetzner is affordable European cloud and dedicated servers. AWS 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, Hetzner or AWS?

Our editorial value scores put Hetzner at 74/100 and AWS at 88/100. Hetzner is Quote-based; AWS is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.