Head-to-head · Dedicated Server Hosting
STRATO Dedicated Servers vs Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution
STRATO Dedicated Servers leads on 0 checks, Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSTRATO Dedicated Servers · 8.8/10
STRATO Dedicated Servers scores higher on our rubric for dedicated server hosting: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On server management, Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution gives you Hybrid where STRATO Dedicated Servers offers Unmanaged. On storage type, Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution gives you Mixed where STRATO Dedicated Servers offers Ssd. Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution leads on datacenter regions: 12 regions versus 2 regions.
STRATO Dedicated Servers is the better fit for straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting. Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution is the better fit for bare metal connected to Google Cloud.
- STRATO Dedicated Servers fits best
Straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting
- Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution fits best
Bare metal connected to Google Cloud
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Side by side
| Feature | STRATO Dedicated Servers 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Dedicated Server Hosting | #8 in Dedicated Server Hosting |
| Best for | Straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting | Bare metal connected to Google Cloud |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €46/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features STRATO Dedicated Servers 0/2 · Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 0/2 | ||
| DDoS protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Backup included | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Server management | Unmanaged | Hybrid |
| Storage type | Ssd | Mixed |
| Included bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| IPv4 addresses | 1 addresses | Not checked yet |
| Datacenter regions | 2 regions | 12 regions (best) |
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| Our verdict | STRATO Dedicated Servers provide dedicated physical infrastructure for websites, databases, applications, storage, and other workloads. They suit small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises that need exclusive server resources with… Read the review → |
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution provides dedicated, sole-tenant bare-metal servers in regional extensions connected to Google Cloud through managed Partner Interconnect. It is aimed at specialized workloads that require direct server… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
STRATO Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Dedicated physical resources with root or administrator access
- 1 Gbit/s connection and unlimited traffic
- Linux plans include Plesk, monitoring, and OS changes
Where it doesn't
- Basic plans do not include backup
- Unmanaged service requires administrative responsibility
- Windows plans start at a much higher monthly price
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution — where it wins
- Sole-tenant servers with managed Partner Interconnect connectivity
- Multiple server sizes, storage types, VLANs, and networking options
- Google Cloud IAM, APIs, billing, and management tool integration
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with Google Cloud Sales
- Customers manage operating systems, applications, data, and backups
- Designed for specialized workloads rather than general hosting needs
- STRATO Dedicated Servers8.8/10 · Paid
A straightforward dedicated-server option with strong control and paid backup add-ons.
Visit STRATOFull verdict → - Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution8.6/10 · Pricing on request
Dedicated bare metal for specialized workloads that depend on Google Cloud connectivity.
Visit Google CloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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