Netlify vs Hetzner Cloud
Pricing data as of 2026-10-12 · refreshed weekly
Netlify (serverless) and Hetzner Cloud (vps) overlap on 9 stacks. The table below shows the cheapest fitting plan on each for a typical startup workload (~50,000 visits/month) — list prices, no promos.
Netlifyserverless
| Free | $0/mo |
| Personal | $9/mo |
| Pro | $20/mo |
Hetzner Cloudvps
| CAX11 (Arm)(not orderable now) | $7.59/mo |
| CX23(not orderable now) | $7.09/mo |
| CX33(not orderable now) | $10.59/mo |
| CX43(not orderable now) | $19.09/mo |
| CPX22 (Regular Performance) | $23.59/mo |
| CPX32 (Regular Performance) | $42.59/mo |
| CPX42 (Regular Performance) | $82.59/mo |
Cheapest fitting plan per stack (startup traffic)
| Stack | Netlify | Hetzner Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next.js | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Nuxt | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Astro | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| SvelteKit | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Remix / React Router | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Node.js API | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Ghost | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Strapi | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
| Static site | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) | Netlify |
Next.js by traffic level
| Traffic | Netlify | Hetzner Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo) | $0 (Free) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) |
| Startup / small business (~50,000/mo) | $20 (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) |
| E-commerce (~200,000/mo) | $20+ (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) |
| High traffic (~1,000,000/mo) | $20+ (Pro) | $23.59 (CPX22 (Regular Performance)) |
"+" = even the largest plan may not cover that traffic. Full breakdowns: Next.js on Netlify · Next.js on Hetzner Cloud
FAQ
Is Netlify or Hetzner Cloud cheaper?
Netlify is cheaper for all 9 stacks both can run, at startup traffic (~50,000 visits/month). Price alone ignores ops work: Netlify is a serverless platform, Hetzner Cloud is a VPS.
What does a Next.js app cost on Netlify vs Hetzner Cloud?
Cheapest fitting plan by traffic level — hobby / side project: Netlify free (Free) vs Hetzner Cloud $23.59/month (CPX22 (Regular Performance)); startup / small business: Netlify $20/month (Pro) vs Hetzner Cloud $23.59/month (CPX22 (Regular Performance)); e-commerce: Netlify $20/month (Pro), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Hetzner Cloud $23.59/month (CPX22 (Regular Performance)); high traffic: Netlify $20/month (Pro), and even the largest plan may not be enough vs Hetzner Cloud $23.59/month (CPX22 (Regular Performance)).
What is included with Netlify and Hetzner Cloud?
Netlify bundles CDN, Image opt, Edge, SSL, Previews, Auto-deploy. Hetzner Cloud is a VPS with nothing bundled — CDN, TLS automation, previews and deploys are yours to set up.
How current are these prices?
They are official list prices as of 2026-10-12, re-checked against each provider's pricing page on a weekly cycle. Intro promos and coupons are not used in totals; taxes are not included unless a plan note says so.