OpenClaw on Hetzner Cloud
EU-hosted servers with unbeatable price-to-performance. Deploy your AI agent on GDPR-compliant infrastructure starting at \u20ac4.35 per month.
Deploy in Three Steps
Generate a Hetzner API token and let OpenClawHosting handle provisioning
Create an API Token
Open the Hetzner Cloud Console, create a project if needed, and generate a read-write API token. Paste it into OpenClawHosting.
Select Server & Location
Choose between shared or dedicated vCPU and pick Falkenstein, Nuremberg, Helsinki, or Ashburn based on where your users are.
One-Click Deploy
OpenClawHosting creates the server, installs OpenClaw, provisions a TLS certificate, and connects your messaging channels automatically.
Why Hetzner for Your AI Agent
Maximum value, EU compliance, and dedicated cores when you need them
Twice the Specs at Half the Price
Hetzner CX32 delivers 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM for €7.59/mo. Comparable specs on US clouds run $30–$50. That difference compounds every month.
GDPR by Default
Falkenstein, Nuremberg, and Helsinki data centers keep conversation data within the EU. Hetzner holds ISO 27001 certification and publishes annual transparency reports.
Dedicated vCPU When It Counts
Shared vCPUs handle most workloads, but Hetzner’s CCX line gives you pinned cores with guaranteed clock speed—no noisy-neighbor throttling.
20 TB Outbound Included
Every Hetzner Cloud server includes 20 TB of outbound traffic per month at no extra charge, eliminating overage anxiety.
GDPR Compliance Checklist
- Data stored in ISO 27001-certified German or Finnish facilities
- All disk writes encrypted at rest with AES-256
- Hetzner processes no customer application data—only infrastructure metadata
- Automated nightly backups exportable to EU-only object storage
- OpenClawHosting management connection uses TLS 1.3 with certificate pinning
Choose Your Hetzner Server
Shared vCPU for cost savings, dedicated for guaranteed performance
CX22
2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM / 40 GB SSD
€4.35/mo
Light workloads
CX32
4 vCPU / 8 GB RAM / 80 GB SSD
€7.59/mo
Production agent
CX42
8 vCPU / 16 GB RAM / 160 GB SSD
€14.69/mo
Multi-agent or heavy traffic
CCX13
2 Dedicated / 8 GB RAM / 80 GB SSD
€12.99/mo
Consistent performance
Plus OpenClawHosting subscription starting at $29/month. Full pricing breakdown
Hetzner + OpenClaw FAQ
Which Hetzner location is best for GDPR compliance?
Falkenstein (FSN1) and Nuremberg (NBG1) are both in Germany. Helsinki (HEL1) is in Finland. All three keep data within the EU and satisfy GDPR data residency requirements. Choose the one closest to your user base.
What are Hetzner auction servers and can I use them?
Hetzner’s server auction sells refurbished dedicated hardware at steep discounts. You can use an auction server with OpenClaw’s custom-server BYOS option by providing its SSH credentials. It is a great way to get dedicated cores on a budget.
How does Hetzner pricing compare to DigitalOcean or AWS?
Hetzner CX32 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM) costs €7.59/mo. A similar DigitalOcean droplet is $48/mo; an AWS t3.large is roughly $60/mo. Hetzner consistently offers three to six times more compute per dollar.
Can I upgrade my Hetzner server without losing data?
Yes. Hetzner supports in-place server type changes. The operation requires a reboot (under 60 seconds). OpenClaw reconnects to messaging platforms automatically once the server is back online.
Does Hetzner offer IPv6-only servers for cost savings?
Hetzner provides free IPv6 addressing. However, OpenClaw requires an IPv4 address for webhook callbacks from WhatsApp and Telegram. The cheapest Hetzner plans include a primary IPv4 address at no extra cost.
What is the total monthly cost on Hetzner?
OpenClawHosting starts at $29/mo. Add Hetzner server costs (€4–€15/mo for cloud, more for dedicated). AI API usage is billed by your provider. A production-ready setup typically runs $34–$45/mo all-in excluding API fees.
Deploy on Hetzner Today
EU data residency, dedicated cores, and prices that make sense. Get started now.