Contabo vs Hetzner
2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.
19 plans 9 regions Since 2003
Hetzner
European cloud and dedicated servers with the best price/performance ratio on the market.
4.8
10 plans 6 regions Since 1997
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Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Contabo | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| From | €3.6/mes | €3.79/mes |
| Plans | 19 | 10 |
| Regions | 9 | 6 |
| HQ | Múnich, Alemania | Gunzenhausen, Alemania |
| Categories | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
Contabo
Best pick when you need lots of cheap RAM and disk globally and don't mind variable CPU bursting. Trustpilot ~4.5/5 across 8500+ reviews.
Pros
- Unbeatable RAM and disk per euro
- 11 global locations (incl. Japan, India, Australia)
- Unlimited traffic up to 1 Gbit/s
- Object Storage with no egress fees
- Dedicated AMD EPYC (VDS and bare metal)
- API, CLI and cloud-init for automation
Cons
- Variable sustained CPU on shared VPS
- One-time setup fee on smaller VPS plans
- Ticket support can take 24-48h
- Strict initial account verification
- No LATAM nor Africa region
Hetzner
Unbeatable price/performance for x86 and ARM VPS in Europe. Email/ticket support is slow but reliable.
Pros
- Leading prices in Europe
- Very efficient ARM (Ampere)
- Generous traffic (20 TB in EU, 1 TB in US)
- Server Auction for cheap dedicateds
- Own datacenters with green energy
Cons
- Email/ticket support only
- Onboarding requires document verification
- No LATAM region
- Bandwidth outside EU more expensive
Category overlap
Both offer
VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage
Only Contabo
Only Hetzner
Frequently asked questions
Contabo or Hetzner: which is cheaper?
Contabo from €3.6/mo vs Hetzner from €3.79/mo. Contabo is cheaper on its entry plan.
Which provider has better region coverage?
Contabo offers 9 regions. Hetzner offers 6 regions.
Which has the better editorial rating?
Contabo: 4.3/5 · Hetzner: 4.8/5.