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Contabo

GermanyUnited StatesUnited KingdomSingapore
Editorial verdict

Strong infrastructure with terms worth inspecting.

Check locations, the exact plan configuration and recent reviews, then compare it with two close alternatives.

4 plans4 locations
94VPSR score
4.7 / 5 · 7 reviews

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Provider overview

About Contabo

Contabo Cloud VPS

Contabo (Germany) sells RAM-heavy KVM plans at prices that look aggressive next to DigitalOcean. Cloud VPS 4 is the usual entry: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD, 200 Mbit/s, unlimited traffic with a fair-use policy, advertised around €5.50/month on a 24-month term (VAT included on many EU checkouts). Cloud VPS Plus 4 swaps in NVMe at a higher rate.

The trade-off is the network cap (200 Mbit/s on many Core plans) and less of a developer platform: snapshots exist, but you will not get Droplet-like 1-Click marketplace depth. Regions include EU, US and Asia.

Contabo is a strong match for memory-hungry apps (small DBs, build agents, game servers) on a budget. It is a weaker match if you need 1 Gbps-class ports, hourly billing, or a public cloud API as your main interface. Always compare the 1-month price as well as the 24-month teaser.

About the provider

On the market since2003
Registered inGermany
Services
VPS
Datacenters
GermanyUnited StatesUnited KingdomSingapore
Quick take

Good to know

  • 4 active plans in the catalog
  • 4 available hosting regions
  • 7 published customer reviews
  • Final pricing depends on configuration and region
Current offers

Plans

4 plans

Cloud VPS 4

KVM · SSD

$6/mo
CPU
4 cores
RAM
8 GB
Disk
100 GB
Port
200 Mbps
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Cloud VPS 6

KVM · SSD

$8/mo
CPU
6 cores
RAM
12 GB
Disk
200 GB
Port
300 Mbps
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Cloud VPS 8

KVM · SSD

$12/mo
CPU
8 cores
RAM
24 GB
Disk
300 GB
Port
600 Mbps
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Cloud VPS Plus 4

KVM · NVMe

$13/mo
CPU
4 cores
RAM
8 GB
Disk
150 GB
Port
200 Mbps
LinuxWindows
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Average of published reviews on this site

How we calculate the score
Scores by criterion94 / 100
Price94
Speed94
Reliability94
Support94
Customer experience

User reviews

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Ines Z.
August 19, 2026Review from Trustpilot

I have been using Contabo services for a long time. Technically, the server performance, system uptime, and overall infrastructure are quite successful and reliable for web applications. Special thanks to Gil from the support team for his quick, professional, and helpful attitude regarding account and ticket management. However, my main concern is the pricing policy and automatic price updates. Periodic price increases and having to periodically contact support to verify dynamic rate adjustments create uncertainty for long-term planning.

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Clara D.
August 19, 2026Review from Trustpilot

Using Contabo VPS services for almost 2 years. Offers affordable prices and decent support. Has a simple and effective web interface for management.

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Marcus K.

I have been using Contabo's server infrastructure for my projects and overall, I am very satisfied with the experience. The price-to-performance ratio is exceptional, providing solid resources at very competitive rates. Server uptime, stability, and control panel access have been smooth and consistent. Highly recommended for anyone looking for powerful Cloud VPS or Bare Metal hosting.

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Iris R.
August 14, 2026Review from Trustpilot

I’ve been a Contabo customer for quite some time and have used several of their services. Recently, I had a payment issue that caused my VPS to be suspended. After contacting Contabo support, they restored access to my server and gave me an additional 7 days to settle the outstanding payment. This experience definitely improved my trust in their support.

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Rita V.

The biggest one for me, being a little guy, is the price. Their prices make it impossible not to purchase a VPS plan. Thank you.

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Leo W.
August 14, 2026Review from Trustpilot

My request was promptly attended to and successfully resolved. I’m very satisfied with the service.

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Sam M.
August 16, 2026Review from Trustpilot

Couldn't be better. I love those guys. The prices are just fine. You shouldn't run a Minecraft server on their hardware, but everything else just works ;)

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