Fasthosts vs Hetzner

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

Head to head

Every field, matched up

FasthostsHetzner
Rating 4.3/5 4.8/5
Reviews 4,120 6,710
Entry price $2.99/mo $4.15/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.90%
Founded 1999 1997
Country United Kingdom Germany
Hosting types Shared, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated Cloud, VPS, Dedicated
Money-back guarantee 30 days None stated
Support channels 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum
Data center locations 1 4
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Fasthosts — in its favour

  • Data sits on UK soil
  • Strong local support hours
  • Long-established reputation

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, Fasthosts starts lower at $2.99/mo against $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Fasthosts reports the better tracked uptime at 99.90%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Fasthosts. 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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