European cloud providers offer exceptional value for developers, often at a fraction of AWS prices while keeping data within EU jurisdiction.
Why European Hosting?
Beyond privacy, European hosts often provide better price-to-performance ratios, transparent pricing, and excellent support. Many developers report 50-70% cost savings vs AWS.
Top Developer Choices
1. Hetzner (Germany)
Best for: Price-to-performance ratio
Hetzner says its cloud servers use high-end hardware, starting at € 5.99 per month excl. Hetzner (Germany) says its prices are quoted excluding VAT. Hetzner says its dedicated servers start at € 59.00 per month, excl. VAT.
- Pricing: Hetzner says cloud servers start at €5.99/month, excl. Hetzner (Germany) says its prices are quoted excluding VAT.
- Specialty: Dedicated servers, cloud hosting
- Hetzner says its servers and hosting come from Germany.
2. OVHcloud (France)
Best for: Enterprise scale and compliance
OVHcloud says it offers web hosting, Managed Kubernetes and AI and machine learning services.
3. Scaleway (France)
Best for: Modern developer experience
Scaleway says it offers AI/ML services, serverless functions, managed Kubernetes and developer tools.
Cost Comparison
For a typical 2vCPU, 4GB RAM instance:
- AWS: ~$60/month
- Hetzner says cloud servers start at € 5.99/month, excl. Hetzner (Germany) says its prices are quoted excluding VAT.
- OVHcloud says: cloud computing and web hosting.
- Scaleway: Dedibox from €4.99/month
Developer Tip: Many European hosts offer better bandwidth allowances.
