ArduMaker vs Hetzner
Hetzner Cloud is infrastructure with an API and CLI for people who manage everything themselves. ArduMaker is a VPS with an app panel and an MCP so an agent can operate it.
Side by side
| Criterion | ArduMaker | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From €5.00/month (list price), fixed per plan: no charges for usage, traffic or requests | CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB, 40 GB) €5.49/month since June 15, 2026, excluding IPv4 and VAT; its pages show it as unavailable |
| Root and SSH access to the server | Yes, real root over SSH and a terminal in the browser | Yes |
| 24/7 processes (agents, bots, workers) | Yes: it is a Linux server, with no time limit and it never goes to sleep | Yes |
| Deploy from GitHub | Yes: repo and branch, every push deploys, with domain and SSL | No: set up by hand |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis installed and managed from the panel | No managed databases: you install them |
| Docker and n8n | Docker and n8n (with workers, PostgreSQL and Redis) in one click | By hand or with one-click apps |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, remote with OAuth 2.1: servers, deploys, databases, domains, services and tunnels | No official one (community ones only) |
| How it is managed | Web panel, terminal in the browser and AI agents over MCP | Console, API and hcloud CLI |
| Locations | Canada, Poland | Falkenstein, Nuremberg, Helsinki, Singapore, Hillsboro and Ashburn |
When Hetzner is the better fit
- Very complete API, CLI and Terraform support for automation.
- 20 TB of traffic included in Europe.
- Good price-performance.
When ArduMaker is the better fit
- App panel: deploys, Docker, n8n, databases and domains without writing the configuration.
- An AI agent operates the server over MCP with OAuth, without coding against an API.
- Plans available to create today.
Frequently asked questions
Did Hetzner raise its prices?
Yes: according to its official notice, since June 15, 2026 the CX23 went from €3.99 to €5.49 per month (excluding IPv4 and VAT), and other plans went up more.
Can I automate ArduMaker like Hetzner with its API?
Yes, with the MCP server: any MCP client or agent can create VPS, deploy, open ports or read logs with the permissions you give it. The tool catalog is at https://mcp.ardumaker.com/tools.json.
Sources
Hetzner data checked on 2026-10-16 on its official pages. Prices change: confirm them before deciding.