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Self-hosted alternatives to Hetzner

The Hetzner listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 122 other web hosts in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Hetzner is a paid product, starting at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S). 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Hetzner

  1. Coolify

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases to your own servers

    • Coolify starts at $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Coolify has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • Coolify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coolify also covers databases.
    Coolify pricing and details

  2. Dokploy

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases on your own servers

    • Dokploy starts at $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Dokploy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dokploy also covers databases.
    • Hetzner also covers file sharing.
    Dokploy pricing and details

  3. Webuzo

    Multi-user hosting control panel licensed per server

    • Webuzo starts at $2.5 per month for a Personal cloud/VPS license ($27.5 billed yearly). Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Webuzo is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hetzner also covers file sharing.
    Webuzo pricing and details

  4. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • HestiaCP has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • HestiaCP is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hetzner also covers file sharing.
    HestiaCP pricing and details

  5. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Virtualmin has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • Virtualmin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    Virtualmin pricing and details

  6. Kimsufi

    Budget dedicated servers from OVHcloud's Eco range

    • Kimsufi starts at US$11.10 per month and up (KS range), ex. VAT. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Kimsufi is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Hetzner also covers file sharing.
    Kimsufi pricing and details

  7. CapRover

    Free, self-hosted platform for deploying apps with Docker

    • CapRover is free. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • CapRover has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • CapRover is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CapRover also covers databases.
    CapRover pricing and details

  8. Cloudron

    Self-hosted platform for installing and updating apps on your server

    • Cloudron starts at €15 per month, billed yearly (€30 billed monthly), excluding VAT. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • Cloudron has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • Cloudron is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cloudron also covers dMARC.
    Cloudron pricing and details

  9. DirectAdmin

    Licensed web hosting control panel for Linux servers

    • DirectAdmin starts at $5 per month (Personal PLUS license). Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • DirectAdmin is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • DirectAdmin also covers file management.
    • Hetzner also covers file sharing.
    DirectAdmin pricing and details

  10. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • CyberPanel has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • CyberPanel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    CyberPanel pricing and details

  11. CloudPanel

    Free server control panel for PHP, Node.js and Python sites

    • CloudPanel is free. Hetzner starts at €1.60 per month excl. VAT (Webhosting S).
    • CloudPanel has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • CloudPanel is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CloudPanel also covers managed WordPress.
    CloudPanel pricing and details

  12. Okteto

    Development and preview environments on Kubernetes

    • Okteto has a free plan. Hetzner does not.
    • Only Okteto lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Hetzner lists a web app.
    • Okteto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Okteto pricing and details

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Hetzner?

Yes. Coolify, Dokploy, Webuzo, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Kimsufi, CapRover, Cloudron and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Hetzner be self-hosted?

The Hetzner listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these web hosts are free?

Coolify, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, CapRover, Cloudron, CyberPanel, CloudPanel, Okteto and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Hetzner: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.