Cloud VPS and Bare Metal Servers for Less

Contabo's high performance, but cheap, cloud infrastructure gives you more RAM, CPU, and traffic for less compared to other cloud hosting providers.
Unmanaged VPS
From small projects to resource-intensive applications, our Unmanaged VPS gives you the power and flexibility to build, customize, and scale on your terms.
Cloud VPS 10
Unmanaged
€
4
50 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 4 vCPU Cores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 75 GB NVMe or 150 GB SSD
  • 1 Snapshot
  • 200 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 20
Unmanaged
€
7
00 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 6 vCPU Cores
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe or 200 GB SSD
  • 2 Snapshots
  • 300 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 30
Unmanaged
€
14
00 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 8 vCPU Cores
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe or 400 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 600 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 40
Unmanaged
€
25
00 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 12 vCPU Cores
  • 48 GB RAM
  • 250 GB NVMe or 500 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 800 Mbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 50
Unmanaged
€
37
00 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 16 vCPU Cores
  • 64 GB RAM
  • 300 GB NVMe or 600 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 1 Gbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VPS 60
Unmanaged
€
49
00 / month
for a null-month term
Get Started
  • 18 vCPU Cores
  • 96 GB RAM
  • 350 GB NVMe or 700 GB SSD
  • 3 Snapshots
  • 1 Gbit/s Port
  • Unlimited Traffic*

9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability

Pick the perfect spot for your Unmanaged VPS to keep your projects running smoothly. Whether you're serving local customers or a global audience, we've got Data Centers strategically placed to minimize latency.
A map of Contabo's Data Centers that have German Quality, high speed, and low-latency cloud infrastructure at low prices worldwide.

Why Choose an Unmanaged VPS from Contabo?

Get more control and flexibility at a lower cost. Unmanaged VPS gives you a powerful virtual server that puts you in the driver's seat, without the added expense of management services you don't actually need.
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Full Control
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Cost-Efficiency
All of Contabo's cloud solutions (e.g. dedicated servers, object storage) are interconnected and empower you to scale your infrastructure as needed.
Flexibility
Set caps on the amount of monthly data growth to make sure your next object storage bill won’t surprise you.
Scalability
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Privacy & Security
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Learning Opportunities

Customize Your VPS Your Way with Operating Systems, Apps, and Deployment Options

Make your server your own with multiple deployment options, including 1-click cloud-init images. Don't see what you're looking for? We welcome your suggestions!
Ubuntu
Windows
Centos
Freebsd
Debian
Opensuse
Almalinux
Rockylinux

Who Should Consider Unmanaged VPS Hosting?

Unmanaged VPS is perfect for those who know their way around a server and want full control.
Developers & Tech-Savvy Users
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Experienced Sysadmins
Budget-Conscious Power Users

Getting Started with Your Unmanaged VPS

Take control of your hosting environment in just a few simple steps:
Select Your OS
Access Your Server
Secure Your Server
Install Your Software
Configure Your Environment
Conduct Regular Maintenance

Support and Resources for Unmanaged VPS Users

At Contabo, we specialize in Unmanaged VPS services, which means you have full control. While we don't manage the server for you, we offer plenty of resources to help you succeed:

Available Resources

Trusted by Thousands Worldwide

With over two decades in the business, we've built a reputation that speaks for itself
900+ US Bare Metal Servers
350+ US Bare Metal Customers
190 Countries Served
17,500+ Dedicated Servers

See Why Customers Love Contabo

"I've been using Contabo's Unmanaged VPS for my web development projects for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the service. As someone who likes to have full control over my server environment, the unmanaged aspect is perfect for me. The performance is rock-solid, easily handling multiple websites and databases without breaking a sweat. Sure, you need to know your way around server administration, but if you're comfortable with that, Contabo's unmanaged VPS is hard to beat for the price."

James, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Unmanaged VPS

FAQs | More information on Unmanaged VPS hosting with Contabo