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8.4 · Great
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Fully managed hosting
- 99.9% uptime SLA
$1.00/mo
Renews at $14.00/mo
Claim DealContabo scores 8.6 out of 10 and ranks 9 of 10 in our editorial scoring, with plans from €4.40/mo. The catch is the renewal: €5.50/mo from month 13, which averages €5.13/mo across three years.
Take it if you want a low-friction start and you will re-shop when the first term ends. Skip it if you want the lowest long-term price locked in from day one.
Watch the renewalScore 8.6 / 10
Contabo overview
Contabo is a hosting provider headquartered in Germany. Plans start at €4.40/mo, renewing at €5.50/mo. Support is offered via Tickets. It backs signups with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
It scores 8.6 in our editorial ranking, position 9 of the 10 providers scored so far.
Quick verdict
Who this host fits, and who it does not.
Choose it if...
- You want a highly-rated, reliable host
- You want a low entry price to get started
Look elsewhere if...
- You need fully managed support and no server maintenance
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong overall editorial score
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 99.9% uptime SLA
Cons
- Price rises to EUR 5.50/mo on renewal
- No phone support listed
- Server management is your responsibility
Score breakdown
Each component is scored out of 10 against published criteria.
8.6Overall editorial score, ranked 9 of 10 providers scored.
Plans & pricing
Intro and renewal prices shown separately. 6 plans tracked.
| Plan | Price | Renews at | CPU | RAM | Storage | |
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| Cloud VPS 4 | €4.40/mo | €5.50/mo | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 100 GB SSD | View |
| Cloud VPS 6 | €6.00/mo | €7.50/mo | 6 vCPU | 12 GB | 200 GB SSD | View |
| Cloud VPS 8 | €11.20/mo | €14.00/mo | 8 vCPU | 24 GB | 300 GB SSD | View |
| Cloud VPS 12 | €20.00/mo | €25.00/mo | 12 vCPU | 48 GB | 400 GB SSD | View |
| Cloud VPS 16 | €29.60/mo | €37.00/mo | 16 vCPU | 64 GB | 500 GB SSD | View |
| Cloud VPS 18 | €39.20/mo | €49.00/mo | 18 vCPU | 96 GB | 600 GB SSD | View |
A dash means we have not verified that value yet. Renewal prices are added as we confirm them with the provider. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our rankings. Full affiliate disclosure.
Report incorrect data on this pageWhat it actually costs
The advertised price is the first term only. This is the real spend once renewal kicks in.
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What you average
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Performance benchmarks
Measured from US-East, last run July 10, 2026.
TTFB
210 ms
Uptime
99.90 %
CPU score
640
Disk IOPS
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Network
600 Mbps
Location
US-East
User reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Answers pulled from the plan data on this page.
How much does Contabo cost?
Contabo plans start at €4.40/mo per month, renewing at €5.50/mo per month.
Does Contabo offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes — Contabo offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What uptime does Contabo guarantee?
Contabo advertises a 99.9% uptime SLA.
Is Contabo good for beginners?
Contabo suits users comfortable managing their own server.
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