Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.
| Fly.io | Hetzner | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 2,130 | 6,710 |
| Entry price | $1.94/mo | $4.15/mo |
| Uptime | 99.95% | 99.90% |
| Founded | 2017 | 1997 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Hosting types | Cloud, VPS | Cloud, VPS, Dedicated |
| Money-back guarantee | None stated | None stated |
| Support channels | Community forum, Email support, Priority support (paid plans) | Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum |
| Data center locations | 1 | 4 |
On price, Fly.io starts lower at $1.94/mo against $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Fly.io reports the better tracked uptime at 99.95%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.
If entry price is what decides it, start with Fly.io. 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.