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Head-to-head · Dedicated Server Hosting

STRATO Dedicated Servers vs Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score STRATO Dedicated Servers #6 in Dedicated Server Hosting 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STRATO

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 ↗
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)
Our review
Pros
  • Dedicated physical resources with root or administrator access
  • 1 Gbit/s connection and unlimited traffic
  • Linux plans include Plesk, monitoring, and OS changes
  • 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
Cons
  • Basic plans do not include backup
  • Unmanaged service requires administrative responsibility
  • Windows plans start at a much higher monthly price
  • Pricing requires contact with Google Cloud Sales
  • Customers manage operating systems, applications, data, and backups
  • Designed for specialized workloads rather than general hosting needs
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…

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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…

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  1. STRATO Dedicated ServersDedicated Server Hosting 8.8Paid
  2. Google Cloud Bare Metal SolutionDedicated Server Hosting 8.6Pricing on request

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.

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  • 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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