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Head-to-head · Bare Metal Server Hosting

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers vs Leaseweb Dedicated Servers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side

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 ↗
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
Specs
Maximum RAM Not checked yet Not checked yet
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Our review
Pros
  • Full root access with AMD and Intel server options
  • NVMe, SATA SSD, and HDD configurations
  • Rescue, VNC, image installation, firewalling, and DDoS protection
  • Configurable processors, RAM, disks, and bandwidth
  • Portal, API, root, and out-of-band management access
  • Monthly contracts with standard DDoS IP Protection included
Cons
  • Unmanaged service requires technical administration
  • IPv4 is optional rather than included
  • Backups are not included
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. Hetzner Dedicated Root ServersBare Metal Server Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. Leaseweb Dedicated ServersBare Metal Server Hosting 8.9Paid

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.

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  • 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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