etzner wins on value
Global SaaS or multi-region app: Vultr wins on coverage
AI / GPU workloads: Vultr — not close
GDPR / regulated EU data: Hetzner (BSI C5 certified)
Managed database needed: Vultr or use a third-party like Supabase
For the majority of developers and bootstrapped founders reading this: Hetzner is still the best budget cloud in Europe in 2026, price hikes and all. Start there. Add Vultr when your global requirements demand it.
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