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Arq Backup vs Hetzner Cloud

Arq Backup logo

Arq Backup

Software

Mac and Windows backup to your own cloud storage

From
$50/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hetzner Cloud logo

Hetzner Cloud

Software

Affordable cloud servers in Europe

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hetzner Cloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arq Backup runs on Mac and Windows only; Hetzner Cloud cost-Optimized plans are shown as currently unavailable
  • They diverge on capability: Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hetzner Cloud covers Cloud servers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arq Backup and Hetzner Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Arq Backup and Hetzner Cloud differ
AttributeArq BackupHetzner Cloud
Starting price$50/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, MacWeb, Api, Cli
Founded20091997

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arq Backup

  • Client-side encryption
  • Hourly backups
  • Network backup
  • Deduplication
  • Immutable backups
  • Budget controls
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud

Only in Hetzner Cloud

  • Cloud servers
  • Block storage
  • Object storage
  • Load balancers
  • Networks
  • Firewalls
  • Floating IPs
  • Backups

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arq Backup

  • Data protectionnot Hetzner Cloud
  • Disaster recoverynot Hetzner Cloud
  • Business continuitynot Hetzner Cloud
  • Ransomware protectionnot Hetzner Cloud
  • Compliancenot Hetzner Cloud

Hetzner Cloud

  • Low-cost virtual servers for development and testingnot Arq Backup
  • European hosting with data held in Germany or Finlandnot Arq Backup
  • Workloads with heavy egress, where included traffic mattersnot Arq Backup
  • Self-hosting applications away from the hyperscalersnot Arq Backup

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arq Backup

  • Runs on Mac and Windows only
  • Arq 7 is licensed per computer, and continuing to receive updates after the first year costs $25 per year per computer
  • Arq Premium covers up to 5 computers, so larger households or teams need more than one subscription
  • Arq Premium includes 1TB of storage and charges $0.0059 per GB per month beyond it

Hetzner Cloud

  • Cost-Optimized plans are shown as currently unavailable
  • The shared-resource tiers are positioned for variable usage and development rather than sustained production workloads
  • Regions are limited to Germany, Finland, the United States and Singapore, so latency to other markets is a real constraint
  • The uptime guarantee is 99.9 percent, below what the large hyperscalers offer on comparable services
  • Support is 24/7 by email, without a phone channel

Pricing, plan by plan

Arq Backup

$50/year
  • Arq Premium$50/year
    • 5 computers
    • Arq Cloud storage option
    • Email support

Hetzner Cloud

Free
  • CX11$3.29/month
    • 1 vCPU
    • 1GB RAM
    • 25GB SSD
  • CX21$6.59/month
    • 2 vCPU
    • 4GB RAM
    • 40GB SSD

Which should you pick?

Choose Arq Backup if

  • You need client-side encryption.
  • You work on Windows, Mac.
  • You also want hourly backups.
Arq Backup review

Choose Hetzner Cloud if

  • You need cloud servers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want block storage.
Hetzner Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Arq Backup or Hetzner Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Arq Backup starts at $50/year and Hetzner Cloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arq Backup or Hetzner Cloud?
Hetzner Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/year for Arq Backup and Free for Hetzner Cloud.
Does Arq Backup or Hetzner Cloud run on more platforms?
Arq Backup runs on Windows, Mac. Hetzner Cloud runs on Web, Api, Cli.
Can I use Hetzner Cloud for free?
Yes. Hetzner Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arq Backup starts at $50/year.
What is Arq Backup best used for?
Arq Backup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Hetzner Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Arq Backup do that Hetzner Cloud cannot?
Arq Backup covers Client-side encryption, Hourly backups, Network backup, Deduplication. Hetzner Cloud covers Cloud servers, Block storage, Object storage, Load balancers.
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