The Best Offshore Alternative to Hetzner
AnonPort is built for users who want more jurisdictions, true no-KYC signup, token-based authentication, and a contractual SLA — features Hetzner doesn't offer.
What Hetzner doesn't offer
Most users move away from Hetzner for one of these reasons. Each gap below is something AnonPort fills out of the box.
For context: Hetzner — founded in 1997, based in Germany / Finland, 3 jurisdiction(s), entry tier "2 vCPU · 4 GB · 40 GB SSD". AnonPort — 7 jurisdictions, token-only accounts, VPS from $7.50/mo and dedicated servers from $48.50/mo.
- Hetzner does not offer email-free signup.
- You will not find token-based authentication at Hetzner — every AnonPort plan includes it.
- Switching gets you a DMCA-ignored policy, which Hetzner lacks.
- Hetzner's lineup does not include unmetered bandwidth.
Complete Comparison
Every attribute is verified from public documentation at the time of writing. We will update this page if either side changes its policy.
| Feature | AnonPort | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| No email required | ||
| Token-based authentication | ||
| Jurisdictions | 7 | 3 |
| DMCA-ignored policy | ||
| Full KVM virtualization | ||
| Bare-metal servers | ||
| Custom ISO upload | ||
| DDoS protection included | ||
| Unmetered bandwidth | ||
| IPv6 /64 included | ||
| 99.9% SLA with credits | — | |
| Monero (XMR) payment | ||
| Years in operation | 1 | 28 |
| Entry VPS specs | 2 vCPU · 4 GB DDR4 · 60 GB NVMe | 2 vCPU · 4 GB · 40 GB SSD |
| Dedicated starting at | $48.50/mo | €39/mo |
Strengths on both sides
Where AnonPort wins
- No identity required (vs Hetzner's full KYC)
- Crypto-native payment
- DMCA-ignored jurisdictions
Where Hetzner is strong
- Cheap (€39/mo dedicated)
- Excellent infrastructure
- Huge scale and reliability
Our honest verdict
Hetzner is unbeatable on price-per-euro for enterprise-grade European hosting, but they require full identity verification and operate under EU law. For anyone who values privacy over absolute cost, AnonPort is the right choice. For low-stakes hosting where identity doesn't matter, Hetzner wins on price.
Pick AnonPort if
Choose AnonPort if: identity privacy matters, DMCA-free jurisdiction is required, or crypto-only payment is preferred.
Pick Hetzner if
Choose Hetzner if: absolute cost is the primary driver and identity/jurisdiction privacy does not matter.
Migrating from Hetzner in 4 steps
Most AnonPort customers complete the switch from Hetzner in under 30 minutes. Snapshot, transfer, restore, cancel — you keep the IP-free move clean and reversible.
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1
Snapshot your existing server
Take a full disk snapshot from Hetzner's panel (or rsync your data partition). Note your current IP, DNS records, and any reverse-DNS or PTR entries you depend on.
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2
Order an equivalent AnonPort plan
Pick a jurisdiction (use our jurisdiction selector if unsure), pick the matching VPS or dedicated tier, and pay in crypto. Your token arrives in seconds; the server is provisioned within 5 minutes.
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3
Restore data and reconfigure DNS
Either upload your snapshot via custom ISO, or rsync over SSH from the old box. Update A/AAAA records to the new IP. If you run a Tor or VPN service, regenerate the keys to break correlation with the old host.
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4
Cancel Hetzner and rotate keys
Cancel your Hetzner billing once the new server has been live for 24 hours. Rotate any SSH keys, API tokens or service-bound credentials so the old box can't replay anything.
Switching from Hetzner: FAQ
01 Which is better, AnonPort or Hetzner?
It depends on your priority. AnonPort wins on raw operator privacy (token-only auth, no email, no phone, no name, no fiat), a 7-jurisdiction footprint and AI-agent purchasing (MCP, OpenAPI, x402). Where Hetzner is genuinely strong: Cheap (€39/mo dedicated); Excellent infrastructure. Pick whichever maps to your actual threat model.
02 Is AnonPort cheaper than Hetzner?
AnonPort VPS starts at $7.50/mo and dedicated at $48.50/mo. The Hetzner entry tier is "2 vCPU · 4 GB · 40 GB SSD" — the comparison table above shows the full pricing picture for both providers. Multi-month cycles unlock additional discounts on both sides.
03 Can I pay Hetzner with Monero, like AnonPort?
AnonPort accepts 8 native crypto coins including Monero (XMR), with per-order deposit addresses and any-coin checkout. Does Hetzner take Monero? No (see the feature comparison above for the exact payment rail). Crypto-only operators should always confirm before ordering.
04 How long does the switch from Hetzner take?
For a single VPS with under 50 GB of data, expect 20–30 minutes including DNS propagation. Larger workloads scale linearly with disk transfer speed; rsync over SSH typically saturates the destination link.
05 Will my IP address change?
Yes. Inbound IP-bound services (DNS A/AAAA, SPF, reverse DNS, mail relays) need updating. We document the exact records to change in your panel after order. Outbound services keep working with no client-side change.
06 Can I keep my Hetzner server running during the switch?
Yes — and we recommend it. Keep the old box on for 24–48 hours after the new one goes live so DNS caches drain naturally. Cancel only once you've verified the new server is serving production traffic correctly.
07 Do I need to re-verify identity?
No. AnonPort does not collect identity at any step. Your account is bound to a token, not a name or email. If Hetzner required ID, we discard that link the moment you sign up with us.
08 What about subdomain SSL certificates?
Issue fresh certificates via Let's Encrypt or your CA of choice once DNS points to the new server. Most automated stacks (Caddy, Traefik, certbot) handle this in one command. Old certificates remain valid until expiry; rotate at your pace.
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Ready to switch?
Deploy your first offshore server in under 5 minutes. No email. No ID. No account. Just crypto and a token.