Cloud Providers
Compare Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, and OneProvider to find the best fit for your workload. Each provider offers different strengths — from pricing and performance to regional availability.
Provider Comparison
A side-by-side look at how each provider stacks up across key features. Use this table to quickly narrow down the right choice for your project.
| Feature | Hetzner | Vultr | DigitalOcean | OneProvider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Lowest | Medium | Medium | Budget |
| Regions | EU + US | Global | Global | EU |
| Performance | Excellent | Great | Great | Good |
| Best For | Most users | Global reach | Existing DO users | Budget projects |
Hetzner
Recommended for most users. Hetzner delivers the best price-to-performance ratio of any provider on Dublyo. Whether you're running a personal project or a production workload, Hetzner gives you reliable hardware at an unbeatable price.
Regions
- Nuremberg — Germany (EU Central)
- Falkenstein — Germany (EU Central)
- Helsinki — Finland (EU North)
- Ashburn — Virginia, USA (US East)
Why Hetzner?
- Lowest starting price across all providers
- Known for reliable hardware and excellent network connectivity
- Excellent performance for both EU and US workloads
- Transparent pricing with no surprise charges
Vultr
Vultr offers a global presence with 25+ data center locations across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. It's the ideal choice for users who need servers close to specific geographic regions.
Highlights
- 25+ locations worldwide for low-latency global coverage
- Competitive pricing with flexible server configurations
- Good for users needing servers in Asia-Pacific or South America
- Strong network performance across all regions
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a popular cloud platform with a well-known developer ecosystem. It's a great pick if you're already familiar with their tools and want to stay within the DO world while using Dublyo to manage deployments.
Regions
- US — New York, San Francisco
- EU — London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt
- Asia — Singapore, Bangalore
Highlights
- Well-established platform with a large community
- Regions across US, EU, and Asia
- Good if you prefer DigitalOcean's ecosystem and tooling
OneProvider
OneProvider offers budget-friendly dedicated servers that are well-suited for long-running workloads where cost is the primary concern. If you need a server that stays online 24/7 without breaking the bank, OneProvider delivers great value.
Highlights
- Budget pricing on dedicated server hardware
- Great for long-running, always-on workloads
- Limited to EU regions, but strong value within that footprint
- Ideal when maximum cost savings matter most
How to Choose
Not sure which provider to pick? Here's a quick decision guide based on common use cases.
Start with Hetzner if you're unsure
Hetzner is the default recommendation. Best pricing, excellent performance, and regions in both EU and the US. Most users never need to look further.
Consider Vultr for Asia/Pacific users
If your users are in Asia, Australia, or South America, Vultr's 25+ global locations let you place servers closer to them for lower latency.
Choose DigitalOcean if you prefer their ecosystem
Already using DigitalOcean for other projects? Keep everything in one place. Dublyo integrates seamlessly with your existing DO infrastructure.
Pick OneProvider for maximum cost savings
Running a budget project or a long-lived server that doesn't need global reach? OneProvider's dedicated hardware gives you the lowest ongoing cost.
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