Hetzner
Travis CI
| Feature | Hetzner | Travis CI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $3.79/mo | Free / from $69/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, indie-hackers, european-companies, cost-conscious-teams | open-source-projects, developers, small-teams, github-users |
| Founded | 1997 | 2011 |
| Cloud Servers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated Servers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Load Balancers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Block Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Object Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Firewalls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Private Networks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ci Cd | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Language | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matrix Builds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hetzner Pros
- Dramatically cheaper than AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- European data centers with strong GDPR compliance
- Simple and transparent pricing
✗ Hetzner Cons
- Fewer managed services than hyperscalers
- Limited regions (Europe and US East only)
- Less ecosystem of integrated services
✓ Travis CI Pros
- Easy GitHub integration
- Good documentation
- Matrix builds
- Open-source friendly
✗ Travis CI Cons
- Pricing changes upset community
- Slower builds
- Limited free tier now
The Verdict
Hetzner is built for startups and indie hackers, with a focus on cloud-servers and dedicated-servers. Travis CI targets open source projects and developers and leads with ci-cd and multi-language.
On pricing, Hetzner is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.79/mo compared to $69/mo for Travis CI. That $65.21/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Travis CI has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Hetzner requires a paid subscription from day one.
Hetzner edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Hetzner offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Travis CI takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Hetzner has a slight overall edge — but if easy github integration matters most to you, Travis CI may still be the right call.