LCN vs Hetzner
In short: they tie on privacy, LCN wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
On the facts I track, these two are very close. Try both free where you can, and pick the one whose apps you like using.
| Feature | LCN | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.0 | Not rated |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Starter £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year | Web hosting Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 5 GB | Not confirmed |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Your data is kept in | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free trial | £1 for the first month | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | No | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | No | No |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | Unknown | Unknown |
| Reader offer | None | None |
| Last checked | 25 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: LCN Starter at £9.99 per user a month (£1 for the first month), or £109.89 a year, against Hetzner Web hosting at Not confirmed.
- Space: LCN gives 5 GB of storage, Hetzner storage not confirmed.
- Your mail is stored in the United Kingdom with LCN, and in Germany with Hetzner.
- The companies sit under different laws: LCN in United Kingdom, Hetzner in Germany.
Common questions
Is LCN more private than Hetzner?
They score the same for privacy: 2.5 out of 5 each. The differences are in the details, such as where your mail is kept (the United Kingdom for LCN, Germany for Hetzner).
Can I use my own domain with LCN or Hetzner?
Yes, both do. LCN: Yes. Hetzner: Yes.
Where is my email stored with LCN and Hetzner?
LCN keeps it in the United Kingdom. Hetzner keeps it in Germany.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: LCN news · Hetzner news.
Also worth a look
- mailbox.org4.5 out of 5 overall
- Proton Mail for Business4.0 out of 5 overall
- Tuta Business4.0 out of 5 overall
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Switching between them
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