Hetzner vs. Cloud86
Hetzner is the European cloud all-rounder with its own API, per-second billing and a wide geographic footprint. Cloud86 focuses on fast WordPress and shared hosting in the Netherlands. When does which approach fit?
Updated: 16.05.2026
Comparison table
| Criterion | Hetzner | Cloud86 |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | cloud server with API, bare-metal Robot, shared hosting, storage box | classic shared hosting + managed VPS, LiteSpeed-first |
| Entry price | cloud server from €4.15 per month (CX22), shared hosting from €4.99 per month | shared hosting from €1.80 per month, managed VPS from €7.99 per month |
| Scaling model | horizontal via API: cloud servers spin up/down in seconds | vertical: switch shared hosting tier with one click |
| WordPress performance | Apache/nginx + PHP-FPM, manual tuning required | LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache preconfigured, faster without tuning |
| Locations | Falkenstein, Nuremberg, Helsinki, Ashburn, Hillsboro, Singapore | Amsterdam, Eindhoven |
Verdict
Hetzner plays to its strengths for API-driven, scalable workloads and global location choice. Cloud86 is the faster and simpler pick for pure WordPress or shop sites that want LiteSpeed performance without configuration.