Hetzner vs DigitalOcean for Node.js
Affordable VPS options with good CPU performance for running Node.js applications. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Node.js workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Hetzner if you want the stronger overall fit.
Hetzner wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.
Pick DigitalOcean if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.
DigitalOcean may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.
$4.51
1 vCPU
25 GB
Linux
Node.js Requirements
Start with at least 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, and 25 GB storage. For this workload, Latency matters more than raw bandwidth for most API and app workloads.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4.51/month Best Price | $6.00/month | $5.00/month |
| Entry Plan Specs | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 40GB NVME Fits Node.js | 1 vCPU 1GB RAM 25GB SSD Fits Node.js | 1 vCPU 1GB RAM 25GB SSD Fits Node.js |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,245 Fastest | 1,120 | 1,150 |
| Disk Read Speed | 1,850MB/s Fastest | 580MB/s | 540MB/s |
| Network Throughput | 9,800Mbps Fastest | 4,800Mbps | 4,500Mbps |
| Boot Time | 18.5seconds Quickest | 32.4seconds | 35.8seconds |
| Datacenter Regions | 4 locations | 8 locations | 10 locations |
| Hourly Billing | |||
| Support | ticket email phone | ticket email community | ticket email phone chat |
| Get Started | Visit Hetzner | Visit DigitalOcean | Visit Linode (Akamai) |
Hetzner for Node.js
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX22 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $4.51.
DigitalOcean for Node.js
Excellent documentation and tutorials Basic 1GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $6.00.
Linode (Akamai) for Node.js
Excellent 24/7 support with phone option Nanode 1GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $5.00.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Node.js: Hetzner or DigitalOcean?
Hetzner starts at $4.51 for a qualifying plan, while DigitalOcean starts at $6.00.
Which provider has better performance for Node.js?
Hetzner scores 1245 on the latest CPU run and DigitalOcean scores 1120. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.
Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Node.js?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, and 25 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Hetzner vs DigitalOcean comparison instead?
Use this page when Node.js is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.