Deploy Odoo on Hetzner Cloud
Get the best price-performance ratio for your Odoo hosting with Hetzner Cloud. European data centers, GDPR compliance, and prices starting at just EUR 3.29/month.
Why Choose Hetzner for Odoo Hosting
Hetzner Cloud offers exceptional value for Odoo deployments, combining enterprise-grade hardware with budget-friendly pricing. Here is why it is our top recommendation for cost-conscious businesses:
Excellent Price/Performance
Hetzner offers 50-70% lower prices than competitors for equivalent specs. Get more RAM, CPU, and storage for your budget.
European Data Centers (GDPR)
Data centers in Germany and Finland ensure GDPR compliance. Keep your business data within the EU for regulatory peace of mind.
High-Quality Hardware
Enterprise-grade AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon processors with NVMe SSD storage. Consistent performance without noisy neighbor issues.
No Egress Bandwidth Charges
Unlike AWS or GCP, Hetzner includes generous bandwidth with no surprise egress fees. 20TB included with most plans.
Carbon-Neutral Operations
100% renewable energy powered data centers. Run your Odoo instance sustainably without compromising on performance.
US Data Centers Available
Ashburn (Virginia) and Hillsboro (Oregon) locations for North American deployments with the same great pricing.
Hetzner Server Recommendations
Choose the right Hetzner Cloud server based on your team size and Odoo usage. All prices are monthly and include 20TB of bandwidth:
CX11
~EUR 3.29/moPerfect for development environments, testing, and proof-of-concept deployments. Not recommended for production.
CX21
~EUR 5.18/moRecommendedIdeal starting point for small businesses. Handles basic Odoo workloads with room for growth.
CX31
~EUR 9.18/moBest choice for growing businesses. Extra RAM improves PostgreSQL and Odoo worker performance.
CX41
~EUR 16.18/moFor established businesses with heavy ERP usage. Supports multiple Odoo workers and complex operations.
Pro Tip
Start with CX21 and upgrade later. Hetzner allows easy vertical scaling with minimal downtime. OEC.sh automatically reconfigures Odoo after server resize.
Step-by-Step Deployment Guide
Create Hetzner Cloud Server
- Go to console.hetzner.cloud and create an account
- Create a new project (e.g., "Odoo Production")
- Click "Add Server" and select your preferred location (Nuremberg, Falkenstein, Helsinki, Ashburn, or Hillsboro)
- Choose Ubuntu 22.04 as the operating system
- Select CX21 or higher for production (see recommendations above)
- Add your SSH key for secure access (recommended over password)
- Give your server a name (e.g., "odoo-production")
- Click "Create & Buy now"
Note: Save your server's IP address - you will need it for the next steps. The server will be ready in about 30 seconds.
Configure Firewall
Set up a firewall to secure your Odoo server. In the Hetzner Cloud Console:
- Go to Firewalls in the left sidebar
- Click "Create Firewall"
- Add the following inbound rules:
| Protocol | Port | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCP | 22 | 0.0.0.0/0 | SSH Access |
| TCP | 80 | 0.0.0.0/0 | HTTP |
| TCP | 443 | 0.0.0.0/0 | HTTPS |
- Apply the firewall to your server
- Click "Create Firewall"
Connect Server to OEC.sh
Now connect your Hetzner server to OEC.sh for managed Odoo deployment:
- Sign up for OEC.sh (free plan available)
- Go to Servers and click "Add Server"
- Select "Bring Your Own Server (BYOS)"
- Enter your Hetzner server IP address
- Copy the OEC.sh public key and add it to your server's
~/.ssh/authorized_keys - Click "Verify Connection"
OEC.sh will automatically install Docker, set up security configurations, and prepare your server for Odoo deployment.
Deploy Odoo
With your server connected, deploying Odoo takes just a few clicks:
- In OEC.sh dashboard, go to "Projects" and click "New Project"
- Select your Hetzner server
- Choose your Odoo version (17 or 18 recommended)
- Configure optional settings:
- Git repository for custom modules
- Python dependencies
- Enterprise edition (if licensed)
- Click "Deploy"
Deployment typically takes 3-5 minutes. OEC.sh automatically:
- Installs PostgreSQL with optimized configuration
- Deploys Odoo with Docker
- Configures Nginx reverse proxy
- Sets up automated backups
- Enables monitoring and alerting
Configure Domain and SSL
Finally, set up your custom domain with free SSL:
- In your DNS provider, create an A record pointing to your Hetzner server IP
- In OEC.sh project settings, go to "Domains"
- Add your domain (e.g., odoo.yourcompany.com)
- Click "Enable SSL" for automatic Let's Encrypt certificate
Deployment Complete
Your Odoo instance is now live at https://odoo.yourcompany.com with automatic SSL renewal, daily backups, and 24/7 monitoring.
Cost Comparison: Hetzner vs Others
See how Hetzner compares to Odoo.sh and other cloud providers for equivalent specifications:
| Provider | Monthly | Yearly | Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetzner CX21Best Value | EUR 5.18 (~$6) | ~$72 | 2 vCPU / 4GB / 40GB SSD |
| Odoo.sh (One App) | $25 | $300 | Shared resources |
| Odoo.sh (Standard) | $58 | $696 | 1 staging + 1 prod |
| DigitalOcean | $24 | $288 | 2 vCPU / 4GB / 80GB SSD |
| AWS Lightsail | $20 | $240 | 2 vCPU / 4GB / 80GB SSD |
Annual Savings with Hetzner
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hetzner reliable enough for production Odoo?
Absolutely. Hetzner has been operating since 1997 and is one of Europe's largest hosting providers. They power millions of servers with excellent uptime records. Many businesses run production Odoo instances on Hetzner with great results. Their enterprise-grade hardware and redundant infrastructure ensure reliable operations.
Can I use Hetzner if my users are outside Europe?
Yes. Hetzner has data centers in Ashburn (Virginia) and Hillsboro (Oregon) for North American users. For users in other regions, you can use Cloudflare CDN to improve response times for static assets. Most Odoo operations are not latency-sensitive enough to cause issues even with cross-Atlantic connections.
What is the difference between CX (shared) and CPX (dedicated) servers?
CX servers use shared vCPUs where you share physical CPU cores with other tenants. CPX servers provide dedicated vCPU where you get guaranteed CPU resources. For most Odoo workloads, CX servers are sufficient. Consider CPX if you run heavy background tasks, reports, or have strict performance requirements.
How do backups work on Hetzner?
Hetzner offers automatic backups for 20% additional cost (e.g., EUR 1.04/mo for CX21). Backups are created daily and retained for 7 days. For production Odoo, we recommend combining Hetzner backups with OEC.sh automated backups to external storage like S3 or R2 for additional redundancy.
Can I scale my Hetzner server later?
Yes, Hetzner allows easy vertical scaling. You can upgrade from CX21 to CX31 or higher with minimal downtime. The process typically takes a few minutes. OEC.sh handles the Odoo reconfiguration automatically after server resize.
Is Hetzner GDPR compliant?
Yes. Hetzner is a German company with data centers in Germany and Finland, fully compliant with GDPR and German data protection laws (BDSG). They offer Data Processing Agreements (DPA) and are ISO 27001 certified. This makes them an excellent choice for EU businesses with data residency requirements.
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