ServPrivate vs Hetzner
A transparent, feature-by-feature comparison. Both hosts serve the privacy-oriented market, but they optimise for different things. Here is how they stack up on no-KYC, crypto support, jurisdictional coverage and hardware.
Complete Comparison
Every attribute is verified from public documentation at the time of writing. We will update this page if either side changes its policy.
| Feature | ServPrivate | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| No email required | ||
| Token-based authentication | ||
| Jurisdictions | 7 | 3 |
| DMCA-ignored policy | ||
| Full KVM virtualization | ||
| Bare-metal servers | ||
| Custom ISO upload | ||
| DDoS protection included | ||
| Unmetered bandwidth | ||
| IPv6 /64 included | ||
| 99.9% SLA with credits | — | |
| Monero (XMR) payment | ||
| Years in operation | 1 | 28 |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 vCPU · 4 GB DDR4 · 60 GB NVMe | 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 40 GB SSD |
| Dedicated starting at | $48.50/mo | €39/mo |
Strengths on both sides
Where ServPrivate wins
- No identity required (vs Hetzner's full KYC)
- Crypto-native payment
- DMCA-ignored jurisdictions
Where Hetzner is strong
- Cheap (€39/mo dedicated)
- Excellent infrastructure
- Huge scale and reliability
Our honest verdict
Hetzner is unbeatable on price-per-euro for enterprise-grade European hosting, but they require full identity verification and operate under EU law. For anyone who values privacy over absolute cost, ServPrivate is the right choice. For low-stakes hosting where identity doesn't matter, Hetzner wins on price.
Pick ServPrivate if
Choose ServPrivate if: identity privacy matters, DMCA-free jurisdiction is required, or crypto-only payment is preferred.
Pick Hetzner if
Choose Hetzner if: absolute cost is the primary driver and identity/jurisdiction privacy does not matter.
ServPrivate vs Hetzner — FAQ
01 Which is better, ServPrivate or Hetzner?
It depends on your priority. ServPrivate wins on raw operator privacy (token-only auth, no email, no phone, no name, no fiat), a 7-jurisdiction footprint and AI-agent purchasing (MCP, OpenAPI, x402). Where Hetzner is genuinely strong: Cheap (€39/mo dedicated); Excellent infrastructure. Pick whichever maps to your actual threat model.
02 Is ServPrivate cheaper than Hetzner?
ServPrivate VPS starts at $7.50/mo and dedicated at $48.50/mo. The Hetzner entry tier is "2 vCPU · 4 GB · 40 GB SSD" — the comparison table above shows the full pricing picture for both providers. Multi-month cycles unlock additional discounts on both sides.
03 Can I pay Hetzner with Monero, like ServPrivate?
ServPrivate accepts 8 native crypto coins including Monero (XMR), with per-order deposit addresses and any-coin checkout. Does Hetzner take Monero? No (see the feature comparison above for the exact payment rail). Crypto-only operators should always confirm before ordering.
04 How do I migrate from Hetzner to ServPrivate?
Snapshot or `rsync` your existing server to a new ServPrivate VPS in your chosen jurisdiction, restore data, reconfigure DNS, then cancel the Hetzner instance and rotate any exposed keys. Our /alternative-to-hetzner page has the full step-by-step. Total migration usually takes 30–90 minutes for a small server.
Other Comparisons
- Outside Five Eyes in all 7 jurisdictions
- Zero personal info (no email, no name)
- SLA credits on uptime
- No identity required (zero personal data)
- Jurisdictions outside CLOUD Act reach
- Crypto payment (vs AWS's USD-only + card)
- True offshore signup
- DMCA-ignored jurisdictions
- Crypto-only payment
- Token-only signup with zero personal data vs. HOSTKEY's mandatory KYC + AML verification
- Native crypto without processor (incl. Monero) vs. HOSTKEY's BitPay-routed crypto that still requires verification
- DMCA-ignored across all 7 jurisdictions vs. HOSTKEY's full EU compliance
- Zero personal data required vs. Azure's mandatory Microsoft account + corporate KYC
- Crypto-only checkout (Monero + BTC + 7 chains) vs. Azure's USD card / wire / invoice
- DMCA-ignored offshore jurisdictions vs. Azure's globally deployed, US-headquartered corporate network
- Token-only registration, no email field vs. Contabo's standard verified-account flow
- Crypto-only checkout vs. Contabo's card / PayPal / SEPA (fiat only)
- DMCA-ignored offshore jurisdictions vs. Contabo's GDPR-compliant German base
Try ServPrivate
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