Same bare-metal value. Built for Asia-Pacific.
Hetzner is loved for lean, value-focused infrastructure in Europe and the US, where you self-manage almost everything. Nxeon is a developer-first NVMe VPS built around Asia-Pacific latency, game servers and managed conveniences like daily backups and one-click resize — compared honestly, row by row.
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Nxeon vs Hetzner, line by line
Only public facts and our own live prices — no invented competitor figures. A cyan check is a genuine Nxeon win; an even row is called even; and where Hetzner is the better fit, we say so.
| Compared | managedfrom $8.88/mo · first month free | value-focused EU/US infrastructure |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & terms | ||
| PricingHetzner winsHetzner's reputation for raw value per euro is well earned — if that's your top priority, it's a real reason to pick them. | Simple all-in plans, no card to sign up | Well-known for bare-metal-style value; add-ons vary |
| Performance & specs | ||
| Location focusHetzner winsHetzner's European and US presence covers more ground than our single Singapore node. | Single Singapore node — low latency across Asia-Pacific | EU & US regions; strong European footprint |
| StorageEvenBoth are genuinely fast — ours sits on a ZFS mirror for snapshot-friendly backups and data integrity. | Enterprise NVMe SSD on a self-healing ZFS mirror | NVMe/SSD-backed cloud and dedicated options |
| Dedicated IPv4EvenA dedicated IPv4 ships with the box on both sides — table stakes, and we treat it that way. | Included with every plan | Included; extra IPs typically billed separately |
| Management & support | ||
| Backups Nxeon winsBackups and snapshots come with every Nxeon plan rather than being an option you have to add yourself. | Automatic daily backups + instant snapshots | Backups and snapshots available as options |
| Resize Nxeon winsResize is one click here with no rebuild. On Hetzner the process varies depending on which product you're on. | One-click resize, no rebuild | Plan changes supported; process varies by product |
| ProtectionEvenNetwork-level DDoS mitigation ships on both — table stakes, and we treat it that way. | Always-on DDoS protection + managed firewall | DDoS protection included on the network |
| Platform & ecosystem | ||
| Game servers Nxeon winsGame servers are a headline use case here with one-click setups. On Hetzner you'd build and manage it yourself. | First-class — Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Palworld, CS2, more | Possible, but you build and manage it yourself |
| One-click apps Nxeon winsOur one-click apps are ready to use out of the box; Hetzner's marketplace images still need more setup work. | Docker, WordPress, Nextcloud, Ghost, n8n + cPanel/Plesk | Marketplace images; more DIY setup |
| ConsoleEvenBoth offer a browser-based console for out-of-band access when SSH isn't an option. | noVNC browser console + AI build console | Web console available |
vsPricing & terms
Hetzner's reputation for raw value per euro is well earned — if that's your top priority, it's a real reason to pick them.
Performance & specs
Hetzner's European and US presence covers more ground than our single Singapore node.
Both are genuinely fast — ours sits on a ZFS mirror for snapshot-friendly backups and data integrity.
A dedicated IPv4 ships with the box on both sides — table stakes, and we treat it that way.
Management & support
Backups and snapshots come with every Nxeon plan rather than being an option you have to add yourself.
Resize is one click here with no rebuild. On Hetzner the process varies depending on which product you're on.
Network-level DDoS mitigation ships on both — table stakes, and we treat it that way.
Platform & ecosystem
Game servers are a headline use case here with one-click setups. On Hetzner you'd build and manage it yourself.
Our one-click apps are ready to use out of the box; Hetzner's marketplace images still need more setup work.
Both offer a browser-based console for out-of-band access when SSH isn't an option.
Hetzner is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Nxeon. This comparison reflects Nxeon's understanding at the time of writing — always check each provider's current plans and pricing.
Three reasons the move sticks
Managed conveniences without the self-management
Hetzner is lean, hands-on infrastructure — you assemble backups, snapshots and resize yourself. Nxeon bundles all of it into every plan.
Game servers and app stacks ready in one click
Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Palworld, CS2 and more come with one-click templates and sensible defaults — no build project required.
Built for Asia-Pacific latency
A single Singapore node keeps round-trip latency low for APAC users and players — without paying for a European footprint you don't need.
Switching from Hetzner? We move everything.
Point us at your old server. A read-only scan finds your apps, databases and containers, then we copy them to the same paths and bring them back up — while you watch it happen.
- Apps, databases & Docker/compose — moved for you
- Restored to the exact same paths, no reconfig
- We start what we can, and flag anything manual — honestly
Connect your old server
Read-only. We never store your credentials.
No agent to install. Nothing changes on this server.
A straight answer
No comparison wins every use case. Here's the honest split.
Choose Nxeon if…
- Your players or users are in Asia-Pacific
- You want backups, snapshots and resize built in
- You're spinning up game servers or app stacks fast
- You prefer simple all-in pricing, no card to start
Choose Hetzner if…
- Your audience is mainly in Europe or the US
- You want bare-metal-style value at scale
- You're comfortable self-managing your stack
- You need a large EU/US regional footprint
Loved by teams who moved
“I loved the value, but every backup and resize was something I had to set up myself. Now it's just part of the plan.”
“My players are all in Southeast Asia, so a European node was never going to be the right fit for latency.”
“One-click app templates saved me an evening of manually wiring up Docker and reverse proxies.”
Common questions
Is Nxeon a good Hetzner alternative?+
If your users are in Asia-Pacific and you want managed conveniences — one-click apps, daily backups, instant snapshots, one-click resize and game-server templates — Nxeon is a strong alternative. Hetzner is well regarded for bare-metal-style value and a strong European footprint, so if your audience is in the EU or US and you're happy self-managing, it remains a great fit.
How does location affect my choice?+
Nxeon runs a single node in Singapore, which gives low round-trip latency across Asia-Pacific. Hetzner's strength is its European and US presence. Pick based on where your players or users actually are — physical distance affects latency far more than the provider brand.
What do I get on Nxeon that needs extra setup elsewhere?+
Nxeon bundles automatic daily backups, instant snapshots, one-click resize with no rebuild, an always-on DDoS-protected network, a managed firewall, a noVNC console and an AI build console. On a lean provider you often assemble and manage several of these yourself.
Is Nxeon's pricing simple?+
Yes. Simple all-in plans with a dedicated IPv4 included, and no credit card required to sign up. We aim for predictable all-in pricing rather than a long list of metered add-ons.
Can I run game servers on Nxeon?+
Yes — game servers are a first-class use case. Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Palworld, CS2 and Terraria have one-click setups with sensible defaults, plus a ~47s median deploy so you're online quickly.
Try the managed side for free. Your server is 47 seconds away.
First month free on hosting plans, backups included, and a free migration off Hetzner.