Hetzner vs Webdock
Cheap RAM on paper or real-world performance with tools included? A no-BS comparison to help you pick the right VPS, and actually ship
Choose Hetzner if you…
- Need servers outside Europe (US or Singapore)
- Want dedicated, GPU, or object storage alongside VPS
- Prefer hourly billing capped monthly
- Need Windows Server or wider Linux distro selection
- Already have your stack and want raw infrastructure
Choose Webdock if you…
- Want control panel, backups, SSL & WordPress tools included free
- Need transactional email without paying extra
- Prefer building servers to exact specs, pay only for what you use
- Want EU hosting with full hardware ownership & simple GDPR compliance
- Value live chat that connects directly to the infrastructure team
Background
Raw infrastructure vs a developer-focused platform
Hetzner
Est. 1997 · Germany
The Infrastructure Provider
Hetzner focuses on delivering high-performance infrastructure at very aggressive pricing. Their platform gives developers access to raw compute resources, including VPS, dedicated servers, and large-scale infrastructure across multiple regions.
The philosophy is simple: provide powerful hardware and networking, and let developers build and manage the rest of the stack themselves.
Best for: Developers, DevOps teams, and companies that already run their own infrastructure stack and want cost-efficient compute resources.
Trade-off: Most operational tooling such as monitoring, backups, application management, and security layers must typically be configured separately using external tools or services.
Webdock
Est. 2019 · Denmark
The Developer Infrastructure Platform
Webdock was built by developers who were frustrated with fragmented hosting stacks and complex infrastructure tooling. The platform combines high-performance VPS infrastructure with integrated tools that make server management significantly simpler.
Instead of stitching together multiple services, developers get a streamlined environment with built-in automation, security tools, and a powerful control paneldesigned specifically for running modern web applications.
Best for: Developers, agencies, and teams who want powerful infrastructure together with integrated tools that simplify deployment, management, and scaling.
Philosophy: Open-source friendly. Transparent pricing. High-performance hardware with developer-focused tooling built directly into the platform.
What each provider actually sells
Hetzner offers a broad range of infrastructure services. Webdock focuses strictly on VPS with integrated security infrastructure.
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Hetzner casts a wider net with bare-metal, GPU, and storage options. Webdock sharpens VPS hosting with load balancers and a built-in WAF.
Cost comparison
What the same server costs elsewhere
Move the sliders to match your workload. Egress is where the gap opens up.
Webdock, flat monthly
€34
Custom VPS rates
1 TB included, then €2.50/TB, €10 of transfer
Typical Hyperscaler Estimate
€553
€129 compute, €18 storage
€406 data transfer out
Over a year that is €6,220 more on a typical hyperscaler for the same specification.
List prices only, checked 28 July 2026. The estimate uses AWS EC2 m7i on-demand, EBS gp3 and internet egress rates in eu-central-1, converted at 0.92 EUR/USD and billed over 730 hours. Committed-use discounts, reserved capacity, support plans, and other services are not included. Actual costs vary with usage.
Control panels & operating systems
Your panel determines daily workflow. Hetzner manages server lifecycle; Webdock unifies full web server management.
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Key difference: Webdock bundles full server management (PHP, MySQL, FTP, SSL) into one panel at no extra cost. Hetzner requires a separate third-party license (cPanel/Plesk).
Features, security & network
Both cover the basics. The difference is what's bundled by default and what costs extra.
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Bundled value: Backups, transactional email, WordPress tools, and transactional email, features that cost extra elsewhere, are included free with Webdock plans at €5.99+.
Infrastructure
Data center locations
Server location affects latency, data residency requirements, and who physically controls the hardware your workloads run on.
Hetzner, 5+ Locations
Europe: Nuremberg, Falkenstein (Germany); Helsinki (Finland)
North America: Ashburn, VA; Hillsboro, OR
Asia: Singapore
Owns EU locations. US and Singapore run on colocation space.
Webdock, 1 Self-Owned Facility
Location: Funen Island, Denmark (EU)
Built: 2023–2024, fully owned & operated
Advantage: Full hardware & network control
✓ Single EU jurisdiction = simplified GDPR compliance
Support when you need it
How quickly you get real help determines how long your site stays down.
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Pricing
Pricing, billing & payment terms
The advertised price tells part of the story. Billing structure, cancellation terms, and what each plan actually includes fill in the rest.
Hetzner Plans (selection)
Webdock
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The bottom line: Hetzner uses fixed tiers, pick the closest plan and pay for the whole package. Webdock's Custom Profile builder lets you set exact CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth, paying only for what your application needs.
Get in Touch
Thinking about moving off Hetzner?
Send us a few details about your current setup and we'll get back to you with a clear, honest answer on whether Webdock is the right fit.