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Head-to-head · Dedicated Server Hosting

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers vs Scaleway Dedibox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers #2 in Dedicated Server Hosting 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Hetzner
Scaleway Dedibox #4 in Dedicated Server Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Scaleway

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers leads on 0 checks, Scaleway Dedibox on 1, and 3 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 Dedicated Root Servers · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresHetzner Dedicated Root Servers · 1 of 2

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers scores higher on our rubric for dedicated server hosting: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Scaleway Dedibox leads on datacenter regions: 3 regions versus 2 regions.

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers is the better fit for simple root-server deployments. Scaleway Dedibox is the better fit for budget-conscious bare-metal buyers.

  • Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers fits best

    Simple root-server deployments

  • Scaleway Dedibox fits best

    Budget-conscious bare-metal buyers

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Side by side

Feature Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Scaleway Dedibox 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Dedicated Server Hosting #4 in Dedicated Server Hosting
Best for Simple root-server deployments Budget-conscious bare-metal buyers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €4.74/mo
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 1/2 · Scaleway Dedibox 0/2
DDoS protection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Backup included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Server management Unmanaged Not checked yet
Storage type Nvme Not checked yet
Included bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
IPv4 addresses 1 addresses 1 addresses
Datacenter regions 2 regions 3 regions (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Full root access with AMD and Intel server options
  • Rescue, VNC, image installation, firewall, and DDoS protection
  • NVMe, SATA SSD, HDD, and vSwitch networking options
  • €4.99 monthly Start plan with HDD or SSD configurations
  • Linux, Windows, Plesk, and virtualization operating-system options
  • Private networking, backups, DDoS protection, and API management
Cons
  • Unmanaged service requires technical administration
  • Only two datacenter regions are available
  • IPv4 is optional rather than included
  • No free plan; pricing is shown before tax
  • Cheapest listed configurations provide 4 GB RAM
  • Availability is listed for Paris and Amsterdam datacenters
Our verdict

Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers provide physical server infrastructure for developers, businesses, and technical teams that need full root access. The range covers general-purpose, compute-focused, and storage-focused configurations, with…

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Scaleway Dedibox provides dedicated bare-metal servers for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises that need control over physical hosting infrastructure. Its lineup spans Start, Pro, Core, Store, and GPU ranges, with…

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  1. Hetzner Dedicated Root ServersDedicated Server Hosting 9.2Paid
  2. Scaleway DediboxDedicated Server Hosting 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers — where it wins

    • Full root access with AMD and Intel server options
    • Rescue, VNC, image installation, firewall, and DDoS protection
    • NVMe, SATA SSD, HDD, and vSwitch networking options

    Where it doesn't

    • Unmanaged service requires technical administration
    • Only two datacenter regions are available
    • IPv4 is optional rather than included

  • Scaleway Dedibox — where it wins

    • €4.99 monthly Start plan with HDD or SSD configurations
    • Linux, Windows, Plesk, and virtualization operating-system options
    • Private networking, backups, DDoS protection, and API management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing is shown before tax
    • Cheapest listed configurations provide 4 GB RAM
    • Availability is listed for Paris and Amsterdam datacenters
  • Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers9.2/10 · Paid

    A practical choice for unmanaged dedicated servers, with limited regions and no included IPv4.

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  • Scaleway Dedibox9.0/10 · Paid

    A flexible bare-metal option with low entry pricing and multiple server ranges.

    Visit ScalewayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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