The Best Value
Cloud VPS on Earth
The Best Value
Cloud VPS on Earth
Package Specifications
Want much more Power? Go with a VDS
Built with Your Needs in Mind
Starting at Less than 5 Bucks per Month
Start at a fair price and scale whenever you're ready. No hidden fees, no surprise charges - just great value.
Designed with Your Feedback
You asked for better performance, improved reliability, and responsive support. We delivered on all three.
VPS 20: The Best VPS Under 9 Bucks
We've redefined what's possible at this price point - your search for ultimate VPS value ends here.
Unmatched Value in Every Plan
Get more processing power, memory, and storage for your money than anywhere else on the market.
9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability
The Contabo Difference
Top Performance at Fair Prices
Our VPS hosting plans with modern CPUs, RAM, and NVMe deliver one of the cheapest VPS options without compromise. Get performance and room to grow.
Global Availability
Deploy your fast VPS in 11 locations worldwide for low latency and 99,9% uptime. Get a VPS close to users and scale or migrate in minutes.
Support That Never Sleeps
24/7, English-speaking support via chat and ticket. Find quick answers in our self-help guides and step-by-step video tutorials in our Help Desk
Security is Our Priority
Always-on DDoS protection , strict access controls, and automated backup options safeguard your virtual server and help you stay compliant and resilient.
Quality That Delivers
We’re committed to high-quality cloud hosting, backed by 20+ years of experience. Unmanaged by design: no managed server lock-ins, just performance, uptime, and reliability.
Awards and Recognitions
Independent reviews and awards recognize our value, speed, and support. With an excellent Trustpilot score, Contabo is widely considered one of the best VPS hosting providers.
Operating Systems, Apps, and Deployment Options for Your Virtual Private Server
Deploy Your Perfect Image
With Custom Images , you can instantly deploy your .iso or .qcow2 image via web UI or API.
What Makes our Cloud VPS Better than the Rest?
Performance & Storage
Fast and responsive computing with powerful AMD processors, plus your choice of SSD or Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD storage options at no additional cost.
Unlimited Traffic
Unlimited outgoing and unlimited inbound data transfer with 200 Mbit/s to 1 Gbit/s speeds. Fair usage policies apply.
Networking Possibilities
Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, with options to configure additional IPs . Create virtual private networks with unlimited internal traffic.
DevOps Features
Enhance your deployment process with custom images , cloud-init , SSH keys , and CI/CD pipelines , designed for quick and efficient development operations.
DNS and Domain Flexibility
Manage DNS settings easily through our control panel, with options for domain purchasing or transferring, facilitating seamless integration.
Snapshots
Capture your virtual server's state before updates with snapshots via your Customer Control Panel , allowing for easy recovery to a previous state.
Always-On DDoS Protection
Our infrastructure is equipped with always-on DDoS protection , safeguarding your digital assets against attacks and ensuring uninterrupted operations.
Web UI for Easy Management
Our intuitive Customer Control Panel simplifies the management of your server, putting efficient oversight and administration right at your fingertips.
Trusted by Thousands Worldwide
See Why Customers Love Contabo
Who We Work With to Build Our Servers
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The price displayed is the effective monthly rate for a 12-month subscription including applicable taxes.
Minimum initial contract length: 1 month | Minimum following contract length: Equal to the initial contract length | Minimum cancellation notice: None (pre-paid) or 4 weeks (post-paid).
Incoming Traffic: Unlimited and unmetered. No extra charges apply. | Outgoing Traffic: Unlimited - fair usage policy applies based on average server workloads. To maintain fair network performance for all customers, Contabo reserves the right to throttle servers with exceptionally high or disruptive usage patterns.
Applications and Add-Ons: Contabo provides full technical assistance for the Contabo VPS itself - including the network, hardware, and initial setup of any 1-click Add-Ons. Any additional open source software included in the applications is owned by the respective provider - maintenance, upgrading, and troubleshooting are within the end-users responsibility.
Cloud VPS FAQs
VPS hosting provides you with your own Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosted on the Contabo Cloud. We take a powerful physical server and divide it into several virtualized server environments. Each VPS runs its own operating system and has its own dedicated share of resources (CPU, RAM, and storage), giving you full control in a secure, isolated space.
You can learn more in our Beginner-Friendly Guide to Contabo's Virtual Private Servers .
You should choose VPS hosting when your project outgrows the limits of shared hosting or when you need more control over your server environment. With Virtual Private Servers, you get guaranteed resources you can rely on to support your projects. The isolation of each virtualized environment also provides a significant security layer.
A VPS platform gives you root access to install custom software and configure the server to your exact needs, offering a level of freedom that is essential for serious developers and businesses.
VPS hosting is commonly used to run websites and web apps , host databases and APIs , set up dev / test / staging environments , power e-commerce stores , operate services like game servers, VPNs (e.g. WireGuard ), file-sync (e.g. Nextcloud ), n8n automation , mail , monitoring and even crypto and blockchain workloads . Compared to shared hosting, you typically get allocated resources and even full admin / root access with some providers. It’s more affordable and faster to scale than bare metal . Spinning up a VPS with a provider like
VPS hosting gives you allocated vCPU and RAM in an isolated environment, offering far more power and control than shared hosting at a fraction of a dedicated server ’s cost. You can choose your OS, install any software, configure firewalls, and use various backup options while scaling quickly. Provisioning is fast and affordable, with predictable performance and strong security options. You can read up on more details in our blog article on Cloud Hosting vs VPS Hosting .
Upgrade to VPS hosting when your project outgrows shared hosting. Tell-tale signs are slow pages at peak times, 5xx errors/timeouts, CPU/RAM throttling, or limits on background jobs and sockets. It’s also the right move if you need root access (Docker, custom stacks/versions), stronger isolation/compliance, issolated resources for e-commerce/APIs, or plan a traffic spike (launch, campaign). A VPS gives predictable performance and full control; you can start small and scale up easily.
KVM, which stands for Kernel-based Virtual Machine, is a powerful virtualization technology built directly into the Linux kernel. KVM VPS hosting provides true hardware virtualization, meaning each virtual server is completely isolated from others on the same physical machine. This results in better performance, higher security, and greater stability compared to other virtualization methods.
At Contabo, we use KVM VPS technology across all our VPS options to ensure that you get the reliable and consistent performance your projects require.
Virtual server hosting cost can vary depending on the resources you need. Factors that influence the VPS cost include the number of CPU cores, the amount of RAM, and the size of the NVMe storage.
At Contabo, we are committed to offering the best price-to-performance ratio on the market. Our goal is to provide generous resource allocations at a predictable, fair monthly price, so you can get the power you need without worrying about unexpected fees. See our VPS lineup above for current prices.
Our Virtual Private Servers do not support nested virtualization. However, our powerful Dedicated Servers and cost-effective Virtual Dedicated Servers do allow you to set up and run your own virtual machines.
You can use our Virtual Private Servers for everything from self-hosting personal websites to deploying production apps.
Some of the most popular uses for our Cloud VPS include:
- Website hosting
- Backend Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions
- Mail server hosting
- Database hosting
- Windows server hosting
- Forex trading
- Ecommerce hosting
- Self-hosting various services and apps like, cPanel , Bitwarden and Nextcloud .
- Infrastructure for microservices
- Data backups
- Game server hosting (check out our sister brand GPORTAL for dedicated game servers)
- Crypto projects like running Bitcoin nodes and staking Ethereum
...and much more!
All our Cloud VPS plans offer a lot of value for your money. The exact specs you need will depend on the requirements of your project. See our Ultimate VPS Buyers Guide to help you figure out which option is best for you.
The most popular plan our customers choose is the
Cloud VPS 20
, which offers the best price-to-performance ratio on the market. Customers looking for high volume storage usually purchase a
Storage VPS plan
or
Object Storage
.
Regardless of the plan you pick, you can spin up servers in any of our nine global Regions located in the
EU
, the
United States
(New York City, St. Louis, and Seattle),
Singapore
,
the UK
,
Australia
,
India
, and
Japan
.
If you need servers with more powerful specs, then you should check out either our
Cloud VDS
(the perfect middle ground) or our high-end
Dedicated Servers
.
We accept payments in EUR, USD, and GBP, with different payment methods depending on the currency. Please see the full list here and this helpful video guide for more information.
For all payment methods other than credit card, the first payment after you have submitted an order has to be done manually. Please use the payment information provided after the order process. Once you have access to your Customer Control Panel , you can manage your payment methods, make payments, and set up automated payments conveniently.
Each Cloud VPS plan is preconfigured to give you the most value for your money, so you’re not able to customize or change the hardware specs of your plan. But you can easily upgrade to a better configuration or increase storage as needed via the
Customer Control Panel
.
We also recommend exploring our
Virtual Dedicated Servers
or our powerful
Dedicated Servers
for more customization options.
Yes, you can upgrade to a more powerful VPS plan through the
Customer Control Panel
. Simply navigate to your VPS instances via the sidebar, then click “More” on the VPS you wish to upgrade and select “Upgrade” from the dropdown menu.
If you want to downgrade, then you’ll need to buy the smaller plan through the Customer Control Panel. Once you downgrade, we recommend transferring all the data from your current VPS to the new one, and then mark your old VPS for cancellation. You’re always welcome to
contact support
if you need help with this.
Yes, we offer
cPanel
and
Plesk
hosting control panels at additional cost. We also offer Webmin for free. Note that we’re offering
Plesk for free for the first month
across our Cloud VPS, Cloud VDS, Storage VPS, and Dedicated Server plans.
If you’re not satisfied with Plesk within the first month, then just cancel it before the end of your first month through the
Customer Control Panel
(you won’t be charged if you cancel it before the first month ends). We also put together this
hosting panel comparison guide
to help you decide which panel is best for your needs.
Check out our Knowledge Base for everything you need to know on getting your server up and running , from accessing the Contabo Customer Control Panel to configuring additional IP addresses.
If you're looking for even more learning material, then you should check out our full list of tutorials or our video guides .
Yes. We have a Terraform provider that allows management of our Cloud VPS, Cloud VDS and Object Storage via the Contabo API .
You can access the provider and documentation on the Terraform registry.
There isn’t a single “best” Cloud VPS host. The right choice depends on your workload and budget. Well-regarded options include Contabo, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, OVHcloud, IONOS, Hostinger, Vultr, UpCloud, Kamatera, Scaleway, and AWS Lightsail. Compare price-to-performance (CPU/RAM/NVMe), regions and latency, included bandwidth, security features, backup options, and support quality. Contabo is a solid pick if you want strong price-performance with global locations and transparent pricing.
Managed VPS hosting means the provider takes care of daily server administration - such as OS and security updates, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting - so the user can focus on their applications. Self-managed / unmanaged VPS hosting costs significantly less and gives full control, with the user handling maintenance. At Contabo, self-managed doesn’t mean difficult: you get powerful tools like the Customer Control Panel , free 1-click apps , a detailed Help Desk , and plenty of tutorials plus the freedom to add any other management tools or services you prefer.
Cloud VPS Guides
VPS essentials explained simply: what it is, how it works, and when to use it.
New to VPS? Get your introduction in
What is a VPS? A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Contabo’s Virtual Private Servers
A clear side-by-side comparison to pick the right hosting for your next project.
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