Comparison

Hetzner vs Contabo

Side by side — pricing, features, pros and cons.

Provider
H

Hetzner

Affordable European VPS and dedicated servers

⭐ Top Pick
C

Contabo

Huge resources at rock-bottom prices

Metric
Hetzner
Contabo
Rating
4.7
3.9
Starting price
4.15/mo
5.50/mo
Renewal hike
No
No
Regions
EU, US, APAC
EU, US, APAC
Verified

Hetzner

Excellent price/performance
EU-based
Fast network
Support can be slow
US locations limited

Contabo

Incredible specs for price
No renewal hikes
Slow support
Network can be inconsistent

Verdict

Hetzner comes out ahead with a rating of 4.7. Hetzner is also the cheaper option starting at €4.15/mo. Watch out for renewal hikes — increases prices on renewal.