Run coding agents on affordable Hetzner Cloud VMs
Hetzner Cloud offers high-performance, affordable VMs across Europe and the US. As SAM's original and most battle-tested cloud provider, Hetzner gives you excellent compute value for running AI coding agents at scale.
Why use Hetzner with SAM
Unbeatable Pricing
Hetzner offers some of the most affordable cloud VMs available — run more agents for less.
European & US Regions
Nuremberg, Falkenstein, Helsinki, Ashburn, and Hillsboro — choose the region closest to your team.
Battle-Tested Integration
Hetzner is SAM's original cloud provider — the most mature and thoroughly tested integration.
Simple API Key Auth
Generate an API token in the Hetzner Cloud Console and add it to SAM. No IAM complexity.
Get started in four steps
Get a Hetzner API Token
Create a project in Hetzner Cloud Console and generate an API token.
Add Token to SAM
Paste your Hetzner API token in SAM settings. It's encrypted and stored per-user.
Choose a Location
Select from European or US data centers for your VMs.
Start Running Agents
Submit tasks and SAM provisions Hetzner VMs automatically. Pay only for compute time used.
What you can build
Cost-effective agent scaling
Hetzner's pricing lets you run 5-10 concurrent agents for the cost of one agent on major cloud providers.
EU data sovereignty
Hetzner's European data centers keep your code and agent operations within the EU.
Getting started quickly
The simplest cloud provider to set up with SAM — just an API token. No IAM roles, no service accounts, no billing APIs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hetzner cost?
Hetzner VMs start at a few cents per hour. SAM provisions VMs on demand and can clean them up automatically, so you only pay for actual compute time.
Do I need a Hetzner account?
Yes — SAM uses a BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) model. You create a Hetzner Cloud project, generate an API token, and add it to SAM.
Is my Hetzner token secure?
Your token is encrypted with AES-GCM and stored per-user in the database. SAM never stores cloud provider credentials as plain text or environment variables.
Start running Hetzner on your infrastructure
Self-host on Cloudflare's free tier. Bring your own cloud. Your agents, your code.