Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

OVH vs Hetzner for Nextcloud

VPS providers with ample storage and good I/O for running Nextcloud. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Nextcloud 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 OVH if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.

OVH 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.

Cheapest qualifying plan

$8.09

Minimum CPU

2 vCPU

Minimum storage

50 GB

Operating system

Linux

Nextcloud Requirements

Start with at least 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage. For this workload, Storage growth and backup cadence are the main operational constraints.

Operating system fit

Linux

Feature
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OVH
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Hetzner
Starting Price
$8.40/month
$8.09/month
Best Price
Entry Plan Specs
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits Nextcloud
4 vCPU
8GB RAM
80GB NVME
Fits Nextcloud
CPU Score (Single)
1,050
1,245
Fastest
Disk Read Speed
450MB/s
1,850MB/s
Fastest
Network Throughput
3,500Mbps
9,800Mbps
Fastest
Boot Time
48.3seconds
18.5seconds
Quickest
Datacenter Regions8 locations4 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
ticket
email
phone
ticket
email
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OVH for Nextcloud

Large European infrastructure footprint Value is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.40.

Large European infrastructure footprint
Wide range of server options
Strong compliance and certifications

Hetzner for Nextcloud

Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX32 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.09.

Best price-to-performance ratio in the market
High-quality European datacenter infrastructure
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Keep going from here

Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.

FAQ

Which is cheaper for Nextcloud: OVH or Hetzner?

OVH starts at $8.40 for a qualifying plan, while Hetzner starts at $8.09.

Which provider has better performance for Nextcloud?

OVH scores 1050 on the latest CPU run and Hetzner scores 1245. 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 Nextcloud?

Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage.

Should I use the generic OVH vs Hetzner comparison instead?

Use this page when Nextcloud is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.