X-ZoneServers vs the alternatives
We publish honest, dated comparisons between X-ZoneServers and the providers our customers most often weigh us against. Each page is updated on the date shown, includes verified pricing in EUR, and concedes where the competitor genuinely wins.
Quick guide
- 1Want the cheapest per-core CPU performance in Europe? Read our Hetzner comparison.
- 2Need anti-DDoS included on every plan and EU sovereignty? Read our OVH comparison.
- 3Optimising for RAM-per-euro on storage-heavy workloads? Read our Contabo comparison.
X-ZoneServers vs Hetzner
Hetzner is Europe's price/perf leader on dedicated CPU. X-ZoneServers offers more locations, hourly VPS billing, and operator-led support — and we say where Hetzner still beats us.
X-ZoneServers vs OVH
OVH ships free anti-DDoS on every plan and is a French sovereign provider. X-ZoneServers deploys faster, supports hourly billing, and has direct human support without ticket tiers.
X-ZoneServers vs Contabo
Contabo wins on RAM-per-euro and has 11 datacenter regions. X-ZoneServers offers newer CPUs, lower-jitter networks, and game/streaming-tuned SKUs Contabo doesn't sell.