Amazon Web Services vs Hetzner

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Amazon Web Services
4.7
$3.50/mo
VS
Hetzner
4.8
$4.15/mo
Head to head

Every field, matched up

Amazon Web ServicesHetzner
Rating 4.7/5 4.8/5
Reviews 31,240 6,710
Entry price $3.50/mo $4.15/mo
Uptime 99.99% 99.90%
Founded 2006 1997
Country United States Germany
Hosting types Cloud, VPS, Dedicated Cloud, VPS, Dedicated
Money-back guarantee None stated None stated
Support channels Documentation & forums (free), AWS Developer Support ($29/mo), Business Support ($100/mo), Enterprise Support (custom) Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum
Data center locations 7 4
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Amazon Web Services — in its favour

  • Unmatched breadth of services
  • Global availability and reliability
  • Industry-standard enterprise platform

Hetzner — in its favour

  • Best-in-class value for money
  • Strong privacy & compliance
  • Reliable network performance
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, Amazon Web Services starts lower at $3.50/mo against $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Amazon Web Services reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Amazon Web Services. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Hetzner has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.

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