Head-to-head · DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting
Hetzner Cloud Servers vs ScalaHosting VPS
Hetzner Cloud Servers leads on 0 checks, ScalaHosting VPS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHetzner Cloud Servers · 9.2/10
- Most featuresHetzner Cloud Servers · 2 of 3
Hetzner Cloud Servers scores higher on our rubric for ddos-protected vps hosting: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Hetzner Cloud Servers is the better fit for teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure. ScalaHosting VPS is the better fit for teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS.
- Hetzner Cloud Servers fits best
Teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure
- ScalaHosting VPS fits best
Teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | Hetzner Cloud Servers 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | ScalaHosting VPS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting | #7 in DDoS-Protected VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Teams automating cloud VPS infrastructure | Teams choosing managed or self-managed VPS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $24.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA, ISO 27001 | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hetzner Cloud Servers 2/3 · ScalaHosting VPS 1/3 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed option | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Hourly billing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| DDoS protection | Included | Not checked yet |
| vCPU count | 2 vCPU | Not checked yet |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hetzner Cloud Servers provide virtual machines for running operating systems and applications on Hetzner infrastructure in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. Teams can choose shared-resource or dedicated-resource servers and manage… Read the review → |
ScalaHosting VPS offers cloud virtual private servers in managed and self-managed configurations for developers and businesses hosting websites or applications. Teams can choose preset configurations or customize CPU, memory and NVMe… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hetzner Cloud Servers — where it wins
- Continuously active DDoS detection and malicious-traffic filtering
- REST API, CLI, and integrations with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes
- Hourly billing with a monthly price cap
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Optional backups add a step for teams needing backup coverage
- Server types and availability vary by location
ScalaHosting VPS — where it wins
- Choose preset or custom CPU, memory and NVMe storage configurations
- Managed plans include setup, monitoring, maintenance and issue resolution
- Self-managed plans offer full root access, snapshots and dedicated IP
Where it doesn't
- DDoS protection is not specified
- Entry unmanaged plan bandwidth is not specified
- Windows Server carries a license fee
- Hetzner Cloud Servers9.2/10 · Paid
Automatable cloud VPS with included DDoS filtering and flexible server options.
Visit HetznerFull verdict → - ScalaHosting VPS7.9/10 · Paid
Flexible Linux or Windows VPS hosting, but DDoS protection is not specified.
Visit ScalaHostingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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