OffshoreVps vs Hetzner
One of the cheapest enterprise-grade hosts in the EU. Here's how the two actually compare on identity, payment and jurisdiction.
Why OffshoreVps wins here
No name, email or ID required at all — not even the Email + verified account that Hetzner asks for.
10 global locations, not locked to a single jurisdiction (vs Hetzner's 2 locations).
9 cryptocurrencies accepted, including Monero, paid directly on-chain — no card, no processor.
OffshoreVps vs Hetzner
| Feature | OffshoreVps | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & payment | ||
| Signup requires | A generated login, no email | Email + verified account |
| Cryptocurrency accepted | 9 coins incl. Monero | No |
| Monero (XMR) accepted | Yes | No |
| KYC / identity verification | None, ever | Standard EU KYC / card verification |
| Reach & trust | ||
| Locations | 10 | 2 |
| Founded | 2025 | 1997 |
Competitor facts are sourced from Hetzner's own site or independent privacy trackers at time of writing and can change — confirm current terms before switching. We only show rows we've actually verified; nothing here is a guess.
Should you switch from Hetzner?
Pick OffshoreVps if
You want real infrastructure without a card, a billing address, or an identity check at any point.
Stay with Hetzner if
You need Hetzner's specific enterprise support tier, compliance certification, or an existing contract that's working fine.
Hetzner has been operating since 1997 (about 29 years) with an established customer base. We'd rather give a fair account than pretend an established company has no track record.
Switching from Hetzner: common questions
01Is OffshoreVps cheaper than Hetzner?
Our VPS plans start at $5.76/mo for a custom build (1 vCPU, 2 GB) and $8.16/mo for Comet (2 vCPU, 4 GB DDR4). Pricing varies by plan and location on both sides, so check Hetzner's current pricing directly before comparing.
02Does Hetzner accept Monero?
OffshoreVps accepts 9 cryptocurrencies including Monero, with a unique deposit address per order. Confirm Hetzner's current payment options directly with them.
03Do I need to give Hetzner my ID?
We can't speak to Hetzner's exact requirements — confirm with them directly. OffshoreVps never asks for a name, email or ID at any point; your account is a generated login with no inbox and no real email address.
04How do I move from Hetzner to OffshoreVps?
Snapshot or copy your data to a new OffshoreVps server in your chosen location, restore it, point your DNS at the new server, then cancel the old service once everything checks out.
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