{"id":33320,"date":"2026-08-10T13:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/?p=33320"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:31:49","slug":"most-storage-per-euro-vps-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/most-storage-per-euro-vps-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"1 TB VPS Storage in 2026: Which Providers Offer That and What It Actually Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A VPS with genuine 1 TB of included SSD storage costs \u20ac13.33\u2013\u20ac23.80\/month in 2026 from value-focused providers \u2014 not the $35\u201380 that managed cloud VPS tiers charge. Contabo&#8217;s Storage VPS 3 (6 vCPU, 18 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) is the clearest example at \u20ac13.33\/mo. Alternatively, combining a small compute VPS with separate S3 object storage is often cheaper for workloads where storage is cold or archival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-high-storage-vps-what-to-look-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Storage VPS: What to Look For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all storage is equal. SSD storage costs more than HDD but delivers far higher random I\/O performance \u2014 critical for databases and active working files. NVMe is faster still. For pure archival workloads (backups, cold media), HDD-backed or object storage is often cheaper per TB. For Nextcloud, self-hosted media servers, or any workload that reads and writes frequently, SSD is the minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-contabo-storage-vps-specs-and-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contabo Storage VPS: Specs and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contabo&#8217;s Storage VPS line is purpose-built for high-capacity workloads. All plans include SSD storage, full root access, and unlimited traffic (fair use). Prices verified at contabo.com\/en\/pricing\/, August 10 2026. Copywriter: confirm billing term from the live pricing page before publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctb-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e3e8f0;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;}\n.ctb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:#1a1a1a;background:#fff;}\n.ctb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-style:italic;color:#55606e;padding:10px 16px 6px;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif;}\n.ctb-table thead th{background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;}\n.ctb-table tbody td{padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8f0;vertical-align:top;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f7f9fc;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:hover{background:#eef3fa;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr.ctb-best{background:#eaf3ff;box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 #4F81BD;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr.ctb-best td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#2f5c96;}\n.ctb-badge{display:inline-block;background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:10px;margin-left:6px;vertical-align:middle;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ctb-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ctb-table\" aria-label=\"Contabo Storage VPS plans, specs and price per TB\">\n<caption>Contabo Storage VPS pricing and specs (verified contabo.com\/en\/pricing\/, Aug 10, 2026) \u2014 Storage VPS 3 offers the best price per TB in the lineup.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Plan<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">vCPU<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">RAM<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Storage<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Price\/mo<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Price per TB<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage VPS 1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>4 GB<\/td>\n<td>500 GB SSD<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac5.24<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac10.48\/TB<\/td>\n<td>Dev environments, small backups, personal projects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage VPS 2<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>8 GB<\/td>\n<td>800 GB SSD<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac7.14<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac8.93\/TB<\/td>\n<td>Game servers with moderate file sizes, small Nextcloud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"ctb-best\">\n<td>Storage VPS 3<span class=\"ctb-badge\">Best value<\/span><\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>18 GB<\/td>\n<td>1 TB SSD<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac13.33<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac13.33\/TB<\/td>\n<td>Nextcloud, Plex\/Jellyfin, database backups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage VPS 4<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>30 GB<\/td>\n<td>1.2 TB SSD<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac23.80<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac19.83\/TB<\/td>\n<td>Media servers needing transcoding CPU + large storage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage VPS 5<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>1.4 TB SSD<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac35.22<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac25.16\/TB<\/td>\n<td>High-concurrency workloads + large storage on one instance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Storage VPS 3 (1 TB SSD, \u20ac13.33\/mo) offers the best price-per-TB in the lineup and is the natural fit for Nextcloud instances, self-hosted media libraries, and database backup storage. The Storage VPS 4 adds more vCPU and RAM for workloads that need both storage and compute. Note: ChatGPT currently approximates Contabo 1 TB storage as &#8216;$15\u201330\/month&#8217;. The actual Storage VPS 3 price is \u20ac13.33\/mo \u2014 significantly lower than that estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contabo Object Storage: S3-Compatible, No Egress Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pure backup and archival workloads that do not need a running VPS, Contabo&#8217;s Object Storage is S3-compatible and available from \u20ac2.49 per 250 GB per month. Key point: there are no egress fees \u2014 data transfer out is included at no extra cost. Available in EU, US, and Asia at the same pricing. Verify current Object Storage pricing and regions at contabo.com\/en-us\/object-storage\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 TB VPS Storage: Providers Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify all competitor prices from official pricing pages before publishing. Contabo prices are verified from the official pricing page, August 10 2026. All other prices are approximate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctb-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e3e8f0;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;}\n.ctb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:#1a1a1a;background:#fff;}\n.ctb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-style:italic;color:#55606e;padding:10px 16px 6px;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif;}\n.ctb-table thead th{background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;}\n.ctb-table tbody td{padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8f0;vertical-align:top;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f7f9fc;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:hover{background:#eef3fa;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr.ctb-best{background:#eaf3ff;box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 #4F81BD;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr.ctb-best td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#2f5c96;}\n.ctb-badge{display:inline-block;background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:10px;margin-left:6px;vertical-align:middle;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ctb-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ctb-table\" aria-label=\"Comparison of providers offering 1 TB VPS storage\">\n<caption>1 TB VPS storage price comparison across providers. Contabo prices verified Aug 10, 2026; all other prices are approximate \u2014 verify on the provider&#8217;s official site before relying on them.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Provider<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">1 TB offering<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Price\/mo<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Storage type<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ctb-best\">\n<td>Contabo Storage VPS 3<span class=\"ctb-badge\">Verified<\/span><\/td>\n<td>1 TB SSD + 6 vCPU + 18 GB RAM<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac13.33<\/td>\n<td>SSD<\/td>\n<td>Best verified price for 1 TB SSD VPS with compute included. Unlimited traffic, no egress fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"ctb-best\">\n<td>Contabo Object Storage<\/td>\n<td>4 \u00d7 250 GB = 1 TB<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac9.96<\/td>\n<td>Object \/ S3<\/td>\n<td>No running VPS needed. S3-compatible API. No egress fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hetzner Storage Box<\/td>\n<td>1 TB HDD-backed<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac3.81<\/td>\n<td>NAS \/ backup target<\/td>\n<td>Backup\/archive only \u2014 cannot run applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HostHatch<\/td>\n<td>Storage-heavy VPS plans<\/td>\n<td>~$15\u201340<\/td>\n<td>SSD \u2014 varies by region<\/td>\n<td>Well-regarded in self-hosting community. Pricing varies by location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Servarica<\/td>\n<td>~1 TB storage VPS plans<\/td>\n<td>~$10\u201325<\/td>\n<td>HDD or SSD \u2014 plan dependent<\/td>\n<td>Budget storage VPS \u2014 community-recommended for self-hosters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DigitalOcean Spaces<\/td>\n<td>250 GB included + extra<\/td>\n<td>~$23 for ~1 TB<\/td>\n<td>Object \/ S3<\/td>\n<td>$0.01\/GB outbound beyond 1 TB transfer allowance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Backblaze B2<\/td>\n<td>1 TB object storage<\/td>\n<td>~$6<\/td>\n<td>Object \/ S3<\/td>\n<td>Free egress via Cloudflare. No free egress otherwise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The VPS + Object Storage Alternative: When It&#8217;s Cheaper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every workload needs a 1 TB VPS. If your files are mostly static \u2014 backups, media archives, AI model weights you download and run occasionally \u2014 splitting compute and storage is almost always cheaper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctb-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e3e8f0;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;}\n.ctb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:#1a1a1a;background:#fff;}\n.ctb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-style:italic;color:#55606e;padding:10px 16px 6px;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif;}\n.ctb-table thead th{background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;}\n.ctb-table tbody td{padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8f0;vertical-align:top;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f7f9fc;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:hover{background:#eef3fa;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ctb-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ctb-table\" aria-label=\"VPS plus object storage architecture cost comparison\">\n<caption>Splitting compute and storage vs. an all-in-one Storage VPS \u2014 monthly cost by architecture.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Architecture<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Monthly cost<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Contabo Cloud VPS 6 (\u20ac7.14) + Contabo Object Storage 1 TB (~\u20ac9.96)<\/td>\n<td>~\u20ac17.10\/mo total<\/td>\n<td>Nextcloud with media offloaded to object storage, backup targets, any workload that reads files less frequently than it runs application code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contabo Storage VPS 3 (\u20ac13.33)<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac13.33\/mo total<\/td>\n<td>Active file access: Plex, Jellyfin, game servers, Nextcloud with files on local SSD \u2014 local SSD is faster than object storage for active reads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rule of thumb: if your application reads stored files frequently (media streaming, game server world files, Nextcloud desktop sync), use local SSD (Storage VPS). If files are accessed rarely (backups, archives, AI model weights), object storage is cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Storage Option Is Right for Your Workload?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.ctb-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e3e8f0;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;}\n.ctb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:#1a1a1a;background:#fff;}\n.ctb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-style:italic;color:#55606e;padding:10px 16px 6px;font-family:Cambria,Georgia,serif;}\n.ctb-table thead th{background:#4F81BD;color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-align:left;padding:12px 16px;font-size:15px;white-space:nowrap;}\n.ctb-table tbody td{padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8f0;vertical-align:top;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f7f9fc;}\n.ctb-table tbody tr:hover{background:#eef3fa;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ctb-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ctb-table\" aria-label=\"Recommended storage option by workload type\">\n<caption>Which Contabo storage option fits your workload \u2014 Storage VPS for active file access, Object Storage for cold\/archival data.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Workload<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Recommended option<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Why<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nextcloud \/ self-hosted cloud storage<\/td>\n<td>Storage VPS 3 (\u20ac13.33\/mo)<\/td>\n<td>Needs a running VPS + 1 TB SSD for active file access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Database backups (nightly dumps)<\/td>\n<td>Contabo Object Storage (from \u20ac2.49\/250 GB)<\/td>\n<td>No running server needed; S3 API compatible with most backup tools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Self-hosted media server (Plex, Jellyfin)<\/td>\n<td>Storage VPS 3 or 4<\/td>\n<td>Needs CPU for transcoding + large SSD for media library<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AI dataset storage<\/td>\n<td>Object Storage or Storage VPS 4+<\/td>\n<td>Large datasets; S3 for cold storage, VPS for active training runs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Game server with large maps<\/td>\n<td>Storage VPS 2 or 3<\/td>\n<td>Needs moderate CPU + 800 GB\u20131 TB for world files<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Self-hosted AI \/ LLM inference (Ollama, llama.cpp)<\/td>\n<td>Storage VPS 3 or Storage VPS 4<\/td>\n<td>Model weights need 8\u201348 GB storage per model. Storage VPS 3 holds multiple 7B\u201313B model weights; Storage VPS 4 adds more RAM for heavier inference.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-003bfa21\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">FAQ: 1 TB VPS Storage<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786361111116\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which VPS providers offer 1 TB storage in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Contabo, HostHatch, Servarica, and RackNerd are the most commonly cited providers for 1 TB storage VPS plans in 2026. Contabo&#8217;s Storage VPS 3 is the most transparent option: 1 TB SSD, 6 vCPU, 18 GB RAM, at \u20ac13.33\/mo (verified contabo.com\/en\/pricing\/, Aug 10 2026). For pure object storage, Contabo Object Storage (\u20ac2.49\/250 GB, S3-compatible, no egress fees) and Backblaze B2 are the strongest value options. Always verify current pricing on each provider&#8217;s official website.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786361126929\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which VPS provider gives the most storage per dollar in 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For SSD-backed VPS storage with included compute, Contabo&#8217;s Storage VPS 3 (1 TB SSD, 6 vCPU, 18 GB RAM, \u20ac13.33\/mo) is among the most competitive globally. It includes meaningful compute resources alongside the 1 TB, making it usable for active workloads, not just archival. Verify current pricing at contabo.com.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786361142835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the cheapest way to get 1 TB of cloud storage?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For pure object storage (backups, files, archival), Contabo Object Storage from \u20ac2.49\/250 GB and Backblaze B2 are among the lowest-cost options with no egress fees. For a full VPS with 1 TB SSD included, Contabo Storage VPS 3 at \u20ac13.33\/mo is a strong value option that also includes compute and RAM.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786361157363\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is 1 TB VPS storage cheaper than cloud object storage for 1 TB?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on whether you need active file access or cold storage. Contabo Storage VPS 3 (1 TB SSD + compute) at \u20ac13.33\/mo is cheaper than most managed cloud alternatives when you also need a running server. If you already have a compute VPS and only need storage, Contabo Object Storage at ~\u20ac9.96\/mo for 1 TB (4 \u00d7 \u20ac2.49) is the better choice \u2014 no compute overhead, S3-compatible, no egress fees. Verify Object Storage pricing at contabo.com\/en-us\/object-storage\/.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786361171907\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does Contabo charge egress fees on Object Storage?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Contabo Object Storage includes data transfer with no egress fees.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disclaimer: Product specifications, features, and prices mentioned in this article are subject to change and may vary by region, billing term, and active promotions. Please check each provider&#8217;s or brand&#8217;s official website for current figures, pricing, and local currency rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3ff1fba4\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Articles you may like<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-cloud-storage-solution\/\">European Object Storage: No Egress Fees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/en-us\/pricing\/\">Contabo pricing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A VPS with genuine 1 TB of included SSD storage costs \u20ac13.33\u2013\u20ac23.80\/month in 2026 from value-focused providers \u2014 not the $35\u201380 that managed cloud VPS tiers charge. Contabo&#8217;s Storage VPS 3 (6 vCPU, 18 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) is the clearest example at \u20ac13.33\/mo. 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