Head-to-head · Bare Metal Server Hosting
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers vs Leaseweb Dedicated Servers
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers leads on 0 checks, Leaseweb Dedicated Servers on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHetzner Dedicated Root Servers · 9.0/10
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers scores higher on our rubric for bare metal server hosting: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers is the better fit for experienced users wanting root-server flexibility. Leaseweb Dedicated Servers is the better fit for global teams needing configurable enterprise servers.
- Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers fits best
Experienced users wanting root-server flexibility
- Leaseweb Dedicated Servers fits best
Global teams needing configurable enterprise servers
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Side by side
| Feature | Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Leaseweb Dedicated Servers 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Bare Metal Server Hosting | #4 in Bare Metal Server Hosting |
| Best for | Experienced users wanting root-server flexibility | Global teams needing configurable enterprise servers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 0/3 · Leaseweb Dedicated Servers 0/3 | ||
| GPU servers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Managed service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom OS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Maximum RAM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network speed | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth policy | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers provide physical server infrastructure for developers, businesses, and technical teams that need full root access. The range includes general-purpose, compute-focused, and storage-focused systems, with AMD… Read the review → |
Leaseweb Dedicated Servers provide physical, single-tenant infrastructure for businesses running websites, applications, databases, gaming services, analytics, and other resource-intensive workloads. The service suits teams that need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers — where it wins
- Full root access with AMD and Intel server options
- NVMe, SATA SSD, and HDD configurations
- Rescue, VNC, image installation, firewalling, and DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Unmanaged service requires technical administration
- IPv4 is optional rather than included
- Backups are not included
Leaseweb Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Configurable processors, RAM, disks, and bandwidth
- Portal, API, root, and out-of-band management access
- Monthly contracts with standard DDoS IP Protection included
Where it doesn't
- Backup services are additional options in some regions
- Monitoring is a free add-on only in selected regions
- Pricing and availability vary by region and configuration
- Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers9.0/10 · Paid
A flexible unmanaged bare-metal option for experienced technical teams.
Visit HetznerFull verdict → - Leaseweb Dedicated Servers8.9/10 · Paid
A flexible bare-metal choice for teams that need configurable hardware and direct infrastructure control.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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