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Contabo vs OVHcloud

2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.

Contabo
Contabo

Lots of RAM, cores and disk for very little. Period.

4.3
19 plans 9 regions Since 2003
OVHcloud
OVHcloud

Largest European cloud. VPS, Kimsufi/SoYouStart dedicated, KS dedicated from €5.

4.2
4 plans 12 regions Since 1999
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Side-by-side comparison

FeatureContaboOVHcloud
From€3.6/mes€4/mes
Plans194
Regions912
HQMúnich, AlemaniaRoubaix, Francia
Categories
VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage
VPSDedicated serverS3 storageCDNShared hosting
Rating4.3/54.2/5

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

OVHcloud

Best European option for cheap dedicated servers. VPS somewhat pricier than Hetzner.

Pros

  • Dedicated from €5/mo (Kimsufi)
  • Free anti-DDoS included
  • European sovereignty
  • Free vRack

Cons

  • Slow tier-1 support
  • The 2021 SBG2 fire left a scar
  • Panel UI sometimes slow

Category overlap

Both offer

VPSDedicated serverS3 storage

Only Contabo

VDS

Only OVHcloud

CDNShared hosting

Frequently asked questions

Contabo or OVHcloud: which is cheaper?

Contabo from €3.6/mo vs OVHcloud from €4/mo. Contabo is cheaper on its entry plan.

Which provider has better region coverage?

Contabo offers 9 regions. OVHcloud offers 12 regions.

Which has the better editorial rating?

Contabo: 4.3/5 · OVHcloud: 4.2/5.