Self-Hosted Deployment

OpenClaw on Hetzner

Deploy OpenClaw on Hetzner Cloud — best value in hosting

Hetzner offers some of the most competitive pricing in cloud hosting, especially for European deployments. Excellent performance at a fraction of the cost of major US providers. For teams that want maximum compute per dollar, Hetzner is the clear winner.

Setup Steps

1Create a Cloud server with Ubuntu 22.04 in Hetzner Cloud Console
2Choose CX22 or higher (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM)
3Add your SSH key during creation
4Connect the server IP to your DeployClaw account

Recommended Specs

CX22: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD — €3.79/mo
CX32: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD — €7.59/mo
Dedicated servers with GPU available
Data centers in Germany and Finland

Starting from €3.79/mo server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hetzner GDPR compliant?

Yes. Hetzner is a German company with data centers in Germany and Finland. All data processing complies with EU GDPR regulations. This makes Hetzner an excellent choice for European teams with data residency requirements.

Why is Hetzner so much cheaper?

Hetzner operates its own data centers and networking infrastructure in Europe, which significantly reduces overhead. The savings are passed to customers. Performance is comparable to or better than similarly priced options from larger providers.

Can I use Hetzner dedicated servers?

Yes. Hetzner's dedicated root servers work with DeployClaw as long as they run Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+. Dedicated servers offer better and more consistent performance than cloud VPS for demanding workloads.

Does Hetzner have data centers outside Europe?

Hetzner currently has data centers in Falkenstein (Germany), Nuremberg (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), and Ashburn, Virginia (US). If you need Asian or South American presence, consider Vultr or AWS instead.