Host-C vs Hetzner Cloud
Which VPS is Right for You?
A straightforward comparison of NVMe storage, location, IPv4 pricing, and support — so you can choose the provider that fits your workload.
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Host-C IO 200 vs Hetzner CX32 — nearest comparable plans at similar RAM tier
| Feature | Host-C IO 200 | Hetzner CX32 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | €12.30/mo | €7.54/mo |
| Dedicated IPv4 | ✓ Included | +€0.50/mo extra |
| Effective Price (with IPv4) | €12.30/mo | €8.04/mo |
| vCPU | 3 vCPU Xeon Scale G2 | 4 vCPU AMD/Intel |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 | 8 GB |
| Storage | 200 GB NVMe | 80 GB NVMe/SSD |
| Included Traffic | 4 TB outbound | 20 TB outbound |
| Datacenter Location | Romania (Eastern EU) | Germany / Finland |
| Own Autonomous System | ✓ AS211462 | ✗ Shared |
| IPv6 /64 | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Free Backup Slot | ✓ 1 Included | ✗ Paid add-on |
| Annual Discount | ~20% off | No discount |
| Support Channel | Direct Engineers | Ticket / Community |
| Provisioning Speed | ~45 seconds | ~60 seconds |
Where Host-C Wins
2.5× More NVMe Storage
IO 200 includes 200 GB NVMe vs 80 GB on Hetzner CX32. Critical for databases, media files, and heavy logs — all without upgrading or paying extra.
Romania Datacenter
Lower latency to Eastern Europe, Balkans, Turkey, and Central Asia. Hetzner routes through Germany or Finland — Host-C routes through Oradea, Romania via AS211462.
IPv4 Always Included
Hetzner charges €0.50/mo for a dedicated IPv4 address since February 2024. Host-C includes it in every plan at no extra charge.
Own AS — Better Routing
Direct peering via Autonomous System AS211462. Fewer hops, more consistent latency, and no reliance on third-party carrier routing decisions.
Free Backup Slot Included
Every Host-C plan ships with one backup slot at no cost. Hetzner snapshots are charged per GB stored on top of your plan price.
Engineer-Level Support
Contact network and infrastructure engineers directly — not a helpdesk. Relevant when you need a real answer fast, not a ticket queue.
Where Hetzner Wins
Being transparent matters. Hetzner leads on two dimensions:
- Lower price per vCPU — CX32 at €8.04/mo (with IPv4) vs Host-C IO 200 at €12.30/mo. If raw compute-per-euro is the only factor, Hetzner CX32 wins.
- More included traffic — CX32 includes 20 TB outbound vs 4 TB on IO 200. If you move large amounts of data outbound, Hetzner's traffic allowance is higher.
Host-C is the better fit when: you need more storage, your users are in Eastern Europe, or you want direct engineer support and included backup.
Host-C Plans
All plans include Dedicated IPv4, IPv6 /64, 1 free backup slot, and NVMe storage.
12 GB DDR4
200 GB NVMe
15 TB Traffic
IPv4 + IPv6 Included
16 GB DDR4
250 GB NVMe
20 TB Traffic
IPv4 + IPv6 Included
32 GB DDR4
350 GB NVMe
25 TB Traffic
IPv4 + IPv6 Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Host-C cheaper than Hetzner?
Hetzner has lower prices on CPU-focused plans. However, Host-C includes significantly more NVMe storage (200 GB vs 80 GB), a free backup slot, and Dedicated IPv4 at no extra charge. For storage-heavy workloads or teams that need backups, the effective cost difference narrows considerably. Host-C also offers annual plans with ~20% savings.
Where is Host-C's datacenter?
Host-C operates from RDS-RCS DC2 in Oradea, Romania, using its own Autonomous System (AS211462). This provides lower latency to Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, and Central Asia compared to Hetzner's German and Finnish datacenters.
Can I migrate from Hetzner to Host-C?
Yes. You can snapshot your Hetzner server, spin up a Host-C VPS (provisioned in ~45 seconds), and restore. Our support team of network engineers can guide you through the migration. There is no downtime requirement — you can run both in parallel until DNS propagates.
Does Host-C have an annual billing option?
Yes. Annual prepay saves approximately 20% compared to monthly billing on all plans. Hetzner does not offer annual discounts.
What processor does Host-C use?
All Host-C VPS plans run on Intel Xeon Scalable Generation 2 processors — enterprise-grade CPUs with AVX-512 support. Hetzner CX plans use a mix of AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon depending on availability.
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Deploy your NVMe VPS in Romania in ~45 seconds. IPv4, IPv6, and 1 backup slot always included.
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