Hetzner vs Hostinger
Choose Hetzner for apps and agents when you want a VPS with usage-based billing. Choose Hostinger for Shared & WordPress hosting, or its KVM VPS range if lower matched-plan cost matters more than avoiding a prepaid commitment.
These are different kinds of host, so their scores come from different scoring rubrics and are not on one scale. The table compares like-for-like plans.
| Criterion | Hetzner | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| True 3-year price, like-for-like plan | $806 (CPX22) | $396 (KVM 2) ✓ |
| Regions | 6 | 12 ✓ |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Developer features | 7 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Managed databases | No | No |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Support channels | 3 ✓ | 1 |
Providers change prices often, and we regularly verify prices against their own pricing pages, though small differences from current prices are possible. Prices checked 10 Oct 2026. Three-year prices in US dollars at a fixed exchange rate.
Choose Hetzner if
- Usage-based billing suits workloads whose hosting needs may change.
- Root access, API, CLI and Terraform support fit server automation.
- Ticket, email and phone support suit teams that prefer those channels.
Choose Hostinger if
- Shared & WordPress hosting suits conventional sites without a separate VPS to administer.
- The matched KVM plan costs less over the comparison period.
- Chat support fits teams that prefer a conversational support channel.
Our take
Start with what you intend to operate. Hetzner is a Cloud VPS provider; Hostinger's Shared & WordPress offering serves a different need, alongside its separate KVM VPS range. For containerized apps, background workers and persistent agents, compare the VPS plans. Root access and deployment automation are available with either provider, so those features alone do not settle the choice. For a conventional WordPress site, Hostinger's web hosting is the more natural fit if you want to avoid administering a separate server.
On the matched plans, Hetzner CPX22 totals $806 and Hostinger KVM 2 totals $396 over the comparison period, in USD. Hostinger is cheaper on that basis, but its prepaid billing changes the cash commitment. KVM 2 starts at $8.99 a month and renews at $14.99 a month; the introductory rate requires paying the qualifying term upfront. Hetzner uses usage-based billing. Choose between the lower modeled cost and the billing structure that fits your project, and distinguish the comparison total from the amount due at checkout.
The scores need separate interpretation: Hetzner's 5.8 comes from the Cloud VPS rubric, while Hostinger's 6.8 comes from the Shared & WordPress rubric. They cannot establish an overall winner on a common scale. For a VPS deployment, budget your own time for patching, monitoring and recovery regardless of provider. Neither offers managed databases, so database operations remain your responsibility unless you use another service. Hetzner suits usage-based infrastructure purchasing; Hostinger suits conventional web hosting or cost-conscious VPS buyers comfortable with prepayment.
FAQ
Is Hostinger cheaper than Hetzner for a VPS?
Yes, in this matched comparison: Hostinger KVM 2 totals $396, against $806 for Hetzner CPX22, in USD. Hostinger's introductory rate requires a prepaid term, so check the upfront payment and renewal rate as well as the comparison total.
Should I choose Hetzner or Hostinger for WordPress?
Choose Hostinger's Shared & WordPress hosting if you want to run a conventional WordPress site without administering a separate VPS. Hetzner fits when you deliberately want to operate the server and take responsibility for the WordPress stack, updates and recovery.
Can I run Docker and always-on agents on either host?
Yes, Docker is supported on Hetzner VPS plans and Hostinger's KVM VPS range. For agents that need persistent processes and server access, compare those VPS offerings and plan for maintenance, monitoring and backups.
Does Hostinger's higher score mean it is better than Hetzner?
No, the scores use different rubrics for Shared & WordPress hosting and Cloud VPS hosting, so they are not comparable on a common scale. Use the matched-plan cost and your operational requirements to make the decision.