Migration guide
Switching from Hetzner Cloud to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Hetzner Cloud | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6.71 | $6.11 | −$0.60 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $6.71 | $12.23 | +$5.52 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $6.71 | $24.46 | +$17.75 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $10.07 | $48.92 | +$38.85 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Germany, Finland, United States, Singapore.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Canada, Brazil, Chile, Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Australia, South Africa.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up DDoS filtering, custom ISO boot.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine server in Germany first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep Hetzner Cloud running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Hetzner Cloud$6.71 · 6 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than Hetzner Cloud?
At 1 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Google Cloud Compute Engine has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.11 against $6.71.
Will I lose any locations leaving Hetzner Cloud?
No. Every country Hetzner Cloud serves also has a Google Cloud Compute Engine data center in this index.