DreamHost vs Hetzner Cloud: which Web hosting wins in 2026?
We tested DreamHost and Hetzner Cloud head-to-head on every criterion in our web hosting methodology. Here's the verdict.
Verdict
Neck and neck
Based on 6 web hosting criteria: DreamHost wins 2, Hetzner Cloud wins 2, 2 tied.
DreamHost
2
criteria won
Hetzner Cloud
2
criteria won
Feature-by-feature
| Criterion | DreamHost | Hetzner Cloud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro $/mo | 2.59 | 4.5 | DreamHost |
| Renewal $/mo | 10.99 | 4.5 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Renewal multiple | 4.2 | 1 | Hetzner Cloud |
| Infrastructure | Shared LAMP | Unmanaged Cloud VPS | — |
| WordPress.org recommended | Yes | No | DreamHost |
| Uptime SLA | 100% | Per service | — |
Total cost of ownership
| Horizon | DreamHost | Hetzner Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $31 | $54 | DreamHost |
| 36 months | $93 | $162 | DreamHost |
| 60 months | $155 | $270 | DreamHost |