Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.
| Hetzner | IBM Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Reviews | 6,710 | 4,380 |
| Entry price | $4.15/mo | $8/mo |
| Uptime | 99.90% | 99.95% |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Hosting types | Cloud, VPS, Dedicated | Cloud, VPS, Dedicated |
| Money-back guarantee | None stated | None stated |
| Support channels | Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum | Documentation & forums (free), Basic Support (free), Advanced & Premium Support (paid) |
| Data center locations | 4 | 4 |
On price, Hetzner starts lower at $4.15/mo against $8/mo for IBM Cloud. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and IBM Cloud reports the better tracked uptime at 99.95%. 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.