Hetzner rents excellent machines - in Germany and Finland, after a wait that can run 10-12 workdays, without cPanel (they stopped selling licenses), and with 2026 prices well above their old reputation. Primcast deploys in ~5 minutes across the US and Europe from $5/mo, cPanel included - and your radio or video stream runs on the same network as your sites.
Hetzner is engineering-first and Europe-only; Primcast is business-first on both sides of the Atlantic. Three differences you'll feel in the first week.
Each Primcast configuration is paired with the nearest Hetzner machine in its class - and where Hetzner simply doesn't sell one, we tell you straight instead of forcing a match.
No comparable server offered
Hetzner's smallest dedicated server is a 64 GB Ryzen - AX41-1-LTD at ~€57.30/mo (limited stock) or AX42-1 at $117.10/mo + $59 setup. No low-power entry tier exists.
Their smallest current Intel box - quoted 5-6 workdays delivery; excl. VAT & primary IPv4.
Their newer Xeon Gold platform - at $667/mo plus a $334 setup fee; excl. VAT & primary IPv4.
Hetzner models, specs and USD list prices from Hetzner's official June 2026 price list; prices exclude VAT and the primary IPv4 address, and limited offerings are subject to stock.
Where the platforms really differ: geography, waiting time, what's in the box and who you can call.
| Primcast | Hetzner | |
|---|---|---|
| Locations | New York, Miami, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Bucharest | Dedicated: Germany & Finland only (US is cloud-only) |
| Deployment time | ~5 minutes; custom builds within 24h | Minutes on auction stock; standard models up to 10-12 workdays |
| Setup fees | None on instant configurations | $59-$949 on standard models (raised twice in 2026) |
| cPanel | Included with dedicated hosting | No longer sold to new customers - bring and install your own license |
| Streaming platform | Radio & live video on the same network - AutoDJ included, unlimited listeners | Not offered - separate provider needed |
| 24/7 human support | Phone & live chat, included for everyone | Unmanaged; ticket-first, data-center technicians by phone |
| Migration help | Free - we move you from Hetzner with little to no downtime | Self-service |
Hetzner hands you excellent hardware in Europe and wishes you luck. Primcast hands you a running platform on either side of the Atlantic: a server that's live in minutes with cPanel already licensed, radio and video streaming on the same network with no per-viewer fees, and real people on the phone 24/7. From $5/mo, with free migration off Hetzner - workloads, sites and streams - with little to no downtime.
