Hetzner vs Scala Hosting

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

Head to head

Every field, matched up

HetznerScala Hosting
Rating 4.8/5 4.8/5
Reviews 6,710 1,980
Entry price $4.15/mo $3.95/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 1997 2007
Country Germany Bulgaria
Hosting types Cloud, VPS, Dedicated Shared, VPS, Cloud
Money-back guarantee None stated 30 days
Support channels Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum 24/7 live chat, 24/7 ticket system
Data center locations 4 2
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

Hetzner — in its favour

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

Scala Hosting — in its favour

  • Excellent value managed VPS
  • Proprietary security tooling
  • Free in-house control panel
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, Scala Hosting starts lower at $3.95/mo against $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Scala Hosting reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. Hetzner has been operating longer, since 1997.

If entry price is what decides it, start with Scala Hosting. 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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