Guides
Short, practical answers to the questions that come up when comparing and ordering servers.
- What is a VPS? VPS, vServer and cloud server explained VPS, vServer, cloud server, root server: often the same, sometimes not. This guide explains the terms, the differences from dedicated and shared hosting, and what to check when comparing. Read →
- What is a dedicated server? Benefits, use cases and comparison A dedicated server is an entire physical machine just for you. This guide explains the benefits over VPS and cloud, typical use cases and what to check when comparing. Read →
- Hetzner Cloud out of stock? Here's what you can do Why some Hetzner Cloud server types can't be ordered in a location, how to find free capacity, and how to get notified as soon as your server type is back in stock. Read →
- Shared vs. dedicated vCPU – what's the difference? Why one cloud server with 4 vCPUs isn't as fast as another with 4 vCPUs, when dedicated cores are worth it, and how to check whether your server is being slowed down. Read →
- Cloud server vs. dedicated server: how to choose Cloud server, VPS or a whole physical machine: the differences in price, performance, flexibility and effort – and which fits which project. Read →