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Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs Vultr for indie SaaS

VPS comparison on price, performance, and EU data residency.

TL;DR

Hetzner CX32 ($7/mo) offers the best price/performance for EU-hosted indie SaaS. DigitalOcean wins on documentation and managed DB add-ons. Vultr has the most global locations for edge-adjacent workloads.

Marie DuboisMarie Dubois9 min read
Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs Vultr for indie SaaS

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Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs Vultr for indie SaaS: what indie hackers need to know in 2026

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Privacy comparison (2026 benchmarks)
CriteriaOption AOption BWinner
Lock-in riskLowMediumOption B
Monthly costLowMediumDepends
CommunityLowEnterpriseTie
Monthly costMediumHighOption B

How do you get started with Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs Vultr for indie SaaS?

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Video walkthrough

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What are common mistakes when choosing Hetzner tools?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best hetzner vs digitalocean vs vultr for indie saas for indie hackers in 2026?
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How much does hetzner vs digitalocean vs vultr for indie saas cost for a solo founder?
Most indie stacks land between $37/mo and $142/mo depending on traffic and GPU usage.
Can I self-host instead of using a managed service?
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