RiKuWe vs. Hetzner
Hetzner is a strong infrastructure provider. RiKuWe builds on that foundation – with operations, responsibility, and security.
What Hetzner offers – and why that’s valuable
Hetzner is one of the established hosting providers in Europe, offering:
- Root and cloud servers for custom setups
- Managed web hosting for traditional websites
- Technical support for hardware and platform issues
These services are powerful, affordable, and ideal for technically experienced users.
Where RiKuWe steps in
Many companies lack the time or resources to operate infrastructure themselves – and that’s where RiKuWe begins:
We take over operations – with accountability, security, and traceability.
We see ourselves as a Managed Service Provider – focused on complex, custom applications and production-ready environments. Our services go far beyond running a server:
- Operational responsibility: We’re the contact for availability, security, and functionality
- Security architecture: VPNs, firewalls, secrets management, access separation
- Transparent processes: IaC, GitOps, reproducible system states
- Monitoring & backups: Automated, multi-tenant capable, recoverable
Difference: Managed Service vs. Managed Server
| Hetzner (e.g. Managed Server) | RiKuWe (Managed Service) | |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibility | With the customer | With RiKuWe |
| Configuration & updates | Via web interface | Fully automated & versioned |
| Technical support | Reactive when issues arise | Proactive, advisory, ongoing |
| Security architecture | Basic protection | Custom-designed and implemented |
| Focus | Infrastructure | Infrastructure + Operations + Support |
Example: Kubernetes on Hetzner vs. with RiKuWe
Hetzner is an excellent base – for bare metal or virtual machines. But running a Kubernetes cluster takes more:
- Networking, DNS, load balancers
- Monitoring, alerting, dashboards
- CI/CD, registry, secrets, roles
- Backup, restore, compliance
RiKuWe provides all of this from a single source – and documents the entire infrastructure state.
Partnership, not competition
We don’t see ourselves as a competitor to Hetzner, but as a valuable complement. Hetzner is a provider whose products we gladly use – when they fit the project.
In fact, this very website runs on a Hetzner server. But:
Operations, security, automation, monitoring – we manage all of that ourselves.
The difference lies not in the hardware, but in the responsibility.
Conclusion
Hetzner delivers excellent infrastructure. RiKuWe turns it into reliable systems.
If you’re looking for a partner to take responsibility – not just for servers, but for operations, security, and processes – we’re the right fit.
And if you want to operate Hetzner yourself? We’re happy to support you there too – with setup, audits, toolchains, and expertise.
RiKuWe: Managed Infrastructure. Understandable. Transferable. Trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I continue using Hetzner if I work with RiKuWe?
Yes. Many of our setups run on Hetzner infrastructure – we handle operations, security, and automation. The platform remains open and portable.
What’s the difference between RiKuWe and Hetzner’s managed servers?
Hetzner provides and maintains servers at a basic level. RiKuWe takes full responsibility for operations – including monitoring, security, backups, CI/CD, and documentation.
Is RiKuWe more expensive than Hetzner?
Hetzner offers infrastructure – RiKuWe delivers operations. It’s like comparing a server to a system administrator. We provide a reliable, accountable service – not just hardware.
What happens if I want to take over operations later?
No problem. Our setups are documented, versioned, and portable. You can take over at any time – with full insight into your infrastructure.
