Flywheel 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

FlywheelHetzner
Rating 4.5/5 4.8/5
Reviews 1,980 6,710
Entry price $15/mo $4.15/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.90%
Founded 2012 1997
Country United States Germany
Hosting types Managed, WordPress Cloud, VPS, Dedicated
Money-back guarantee None stated None stated
Support channels 24/7 live chat, Ticket system, Knowledge base Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum
Data center locations 3 4
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Flywheel — in its favour

  • Great for freelancers managing clients
  • Clean, intuitive dashboard
  • Solid free migration tools

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, Hetzner starts lower at $4.15/mo against $15/mo for Flywheel. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Flywheel reports the better tracked uptime at 99.90%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.

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