Hetzner and OVHcloud are both EU-owned unmanaged infrastructure platforms -- but the design priorities differ. Hetzner optimizes around compute density and operational simplicity: ISO 27001 certification, dedicated server depth, and strong price-performance in Germany and Finland. OVHcloud optimizes around infrastructure breadth: vRack private networking, bare metal, CLOUDA compliance, and a wider EU geographic footprint.

What you get that OVHcloud doesn't offer

ISO 27001 certification with data centers exclusively in Germany and Finland. More CPU, RAM, and storage per euro for EU-based deployments. The Hetzner auction market for cost-sensitive bare metal workloads. A simpler interface and operational model than OVHcloud's broader infrastructure panel.

What you give up

OVHcloud's vRack private networking -- connect VPS, bare metal, and dedicated servers in an isolated private layer. CLOUDA certification for EU cloud compliance frameworks. A wider EU data center footprint across France, Germany, Poland, and other EU locations. OVHcloud's geographic coverage for teams needing EU presence outside Germany and Finland.

What you get that Hetzner doesn't offer

vRack private networking connecting VPS, bare metal, and dedicated servers in an isolated layer. CLOUDA certification for EU cloud compliance. A wider EU geographic footprint across multiple EU countries. Bare metal servers available alongside cloud VPS with private networking integration.

What you give up

Hetzner's compute density per euro -- more CPU, RAM, and storage at equivalent cost. ISO 27001 certification. The Hetzner auction market for cost-sensitive bare metal. OVHcloud's operating model fits teams comfortable with broader infrastructure controls and ticket-based workflows.