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Max Performance VPS

Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) - Guaranteed Performance without the Bare Metal Price Tag

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Cloud VDS S
€39.00
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    6 Virtual CoresAMD EPYC 7282 2.8 GHz
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    24 GB RAM
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    180 GB NVMe More storage available
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    250 Mbit/s Port
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    Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VDS M
€49.00
39
20 / month
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    8 Virtual CoresAMD EPYC 7282 2.8 GHz
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    32 GB RAM
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    240 GB NVMe More storage available
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    500 Mbit/s Port
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    Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VDS L
€69.00
55
20 / month
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    12 Virtual CoresAMD EPYC 7282 2.8 GHz
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    48 GB RAM
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    360 GB NVMe More storage available
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    750 Mbit/s Port
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    Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VDS XL
€94.00
75
20 / month
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    16 Virtual CoresAMD EPYC 7282 2.8 GHz
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    64 GB RAM
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    480 GB NVMe More storage available
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    1 Gbit/s Port
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    Unlimited Traffic*
Cloud VDS XXL
€139.00
111
20 / month
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    24 Virtual CoresAMD EPYC 7282 2.8 GHz
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    96 GB RAM
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    720 GB NVMe More storage available
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    1 Gbit/s Port
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    Unlimited Traffic*

AI Workloads on Dedicated Cores

Host your AI stack on a Virtual Dedicated Server and connect it to the model provider of your choice. Single-tenant CPU and RAM keep your agents, workflows, and vector stores running consistently under load.
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Run Agents and Light Models on Your VDS

Agent frameworks like n8n, LangChain, and OpenClaw need a CPU baseline that holds during concurrent runs. That's exactly what a Max Performance VPS with dedicated cores gives them. You can also run a small local model like Gemma 2B or 4B for background classification or routing, and keep a vector store like Qdrant or pgvector responsive.


Connect to Any LLM Provider for Production Inference

For real inference at scale, point your stack at OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, or Gemini. Your Max Performance VPS handles orchestration, retrieval, and queueing. Inference runs on the API you chose, and your keys plus your data stay inside your VDS.

A Virtual Dedicated Server that's Predictable by Design

A Max Performance VPS gives every plan dedicated AMD EPYC cores, guaranteed RAM, and NVMe storage. Unlike a shared VPS, these resources are yours alone, making performance consistent and predictable for production VDS hosting.
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High-Concurrency VDS for SaaS and Multi-Tenant Platforms

Virtual Dedicated Server hosting for SaaS apps serving many end-users at once. Dedicated CPU keeps latency predictable under concurrent load, whether you're running a B2B platform or a customer-facing portal. Scale up to 24 dedicated cores and 96 GB of RAM.
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Reliable VDS Server Hosting for Production Apps with Strict SLAs

VDS server hosting for business-critical apps where performance drift costs money. Single-tenant allocation gives you a resource baseline that lets you keep your SLAs, with 99.9% uptime. A reliable dedicated server experience at VPS prices.
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High-Traffic VDS for E-Commerce and Customer-Facing Apps

Dedicated VPS hosting with unlimited traffic and high bandwidth up to 1 Gbit/s for online stores, marketplaces, and content platforms. Guaranteed resources means no noisy neighbors on the same server, so your site stays fast through promotional peaks.
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Predictable VDS for Real-Time and Business-Critical Workloads

Dedicated CPU allocation for financial pipelines, real-time analytics, and event-driven systems that need consistent throughput. Reliable dedicated server behavior in a virtualized environment, with NVMe storage feeding your processing layer.

Performance VPS vs Max Performance VPS vs Dedicated Servers: When to Choose Which

Three product lines, built for different workload profiles. Performance VPS gives you flexibility on shared hardware. Max Performance VPS gives you predictable performance with dedicated CPU and RAM. Dedicated Server gives you the full power of Bare Metal.

Performance VPS

The Best Performance VPS for Modern Workloads


Ideal for:

  • Modern workloads and environments on the latest generations of AMD EPYC
  • Databases, development environments, and CI/CD pipelines under sustained load
  • API-based apps and AI-ready compute on shared-hypervisor allocation
  • Teams that want top-tier hardware at VPS pricing

Max Performance VPS

Dedicated Performance without the Bare Metal Price Tag


Ideal for:

  • Production applications with strict SLA requirements
  • High-traffic and customer-facing platforms during sustained peaks
  • SaaS and multi-tenant applications with concurrent user load
  • AI agent orchestration, real-time pipelines, and light LLMs on dedicated cores

Dedicated Servers

Raw Bare Metal Power with Full Control


Ideal for:

  • High-frequency applications and maximum disk I/O profiles
  • Compliance environments that require physical isolation
  • Custom hardware configurations and power-hungry projects
  • Workloads that need full control with no virtualization layer

Cloud VDS Plans from €31.20/Month

Rent a VDS with dedicated resources at VPS-level pricing. More consistent performance than a shared VPS, significantly less cost than a Dedicated Server. Here's what makes Max Performance VPS the perfect middle ground.
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Dedicated Hardware at VPS Prices

Dedicated cores and RAM on every plan, at a monthly cost closer to a high-end VPS than a Dedicated Server.
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Free Unlimited Traffic Included

Port speeds up to 1 Gbit/s with unlimited inbound and outbound traffic at no extra cost. Fair usage policies apply.
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Production Essentials with Every Plan

DDoS protection, Firewall, dedicated IPv4 and IPv6, and a user-friendly Customer Control Panel come standard.

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

Make your server your own with multiple deployment options, including free 1-click apps.
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Deploy Your Perfect Image

With  Custom Images , you can instantly deploy your .iso or .qcow2 image via web UI or API.

What Makes Max Performance VPS from Contabo the Dedicated Performance Leader?

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Dedicated Security for Critical Workloads

Always-on DDoS protection and a free Firewall are available for every plan. Easily set your own custom rules for inbound traffic and rest easy knowing your data is safe.
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Dedicated CPU and RAM, No Noisy Neighbors

6 to 24 dedicated Cores and 24 GB to 96 GB of RAM allocated exclusively to your instance. SaaS platforms, production databases, and concurrent user loads see consistent throughput hour to hour.
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AMD EPYC Processors with NVMe Storage

Every Cloud VDS plan runs on AMD EPYC silicon with NVMe storage. NVMe sizes range from 180 GB up to 720 GB - perfect for production databases and write-heavy workloads.
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High Bandwidth with Unlimited Traffic

Ports range from 250 Mbit/s on the entry tier up to 1 Gbit/s for high speed data transmission. Inbound and outbound traffic are unmetered. Fair usage policies apply.
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Advanced Networking for Sensitive Workloads

Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 come standard with every plan. Add more IPs and build private networks with unlimited internal traffic for compliance and predictable inter-node latency.
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Instant Provisioning, No Hardware Wait Times

Pick a plan, deploy, and start building. Unlike Dedicated Servers, which take more time to provision, you can rent a Cloud VDS in minutes through via the Contabo API or CLI .
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DevOps Tools with Guaranteed Resources

Custom images , cloud-init , SSH keys, and CI/CD pipelines work even better than on a Core VPS. Builds and deployments don't throttle during peak hours, so compile times stay consistent.
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DNS Management and Custom Domains

Manage DNS records right from your Customer Control Panel. Register or transfer the custom domains of your choice and point them at your instance in a few clicks.
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Web UI for Dedicated Server Management

Manage all your servers from one intuitive Customer Control Panel . Provision instances, manage networking, configure Firewall, and more.

9 Regions, 11 Locations, Global Availability

From the USA to the UK, from Europe to Asia and Australia, choose your ideal hosting location for low latency worldwide
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Max Performance VPS FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about our Virtual Dedicated Servers
What is a Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS)?

A Virtual Dedicated Server gives you dedicated CPU and RAM inside a virtualized environment. The resources are committed to your instance alone, not pooled across tenants like a shared VPS, and running on proven hardware without the full cost of a Bare Metal Dedicated Server. Max Performance VPS is the VDS product line from Contabo.

What is the difference between VDS and Performance VPS?

A  VPS (Virtual Private Server)  and a VDS (Virtual Dedicated Server) both provide virtualized server environments, but they differ in how resources are allocated and managed.


A VPS is typically hosted on a physical server along with multiple other VPS instances. Each VPS shares the physical server’s CPU, memory, storage, and other resources. This setup allows for efficient resource utilization and cost-effectiveness but can sometimes lead to resource contention if other VPSs on the same host are using a substantial amount of resources.


A VDS offers a higher level of resource allocation compared to VPS. Although it is also hosted on a shared physical server, the resources for a VDS are usually allocated in a way that minimizes the impact of other servers on the same machine. This setup mimics a more dedicated server environment, providing more consistent performance and reliability than a typical VPS. A VDS is suitable for businesses with more demanding requirements that need guaranteed resources.


Choose a VPS when the workload is variable. Choose a VDS when predictability is a requirement, not a preference.

Does Max Performance VPS have dedicated CPU cores?

Yes. Dedicated CPU is the defining feature of VDS hosting. Every Max Performance VPS plan assigns AMD EPYC cores to the instance alone, so throughput stays consistent regardless of other activity on the same server.

When should I choose Cloud VDS over a Dedicated Server?

Pick Cloud VDS for dedicated resource isolation, instant provisioning, and predictable performance without managing physical hardware. A Bare Metal Dedicated Server makes sense when the workload has performance, compliance, I/O, or hardware configuration needs that virtualization cannot fully address.

How do I buy a Cloud VDS plan?

Pick a plan from the pricing table, choose a contract length, and complete checkout. The instance is provisioned in minutes through the Customer Control Panel. Contract terms range from month-to-month to 24 months, with discounts of 15% on 12-month plans and 20% on 24-month plans.

Can I rent a Cloud VDS month-to-month?

Yes. Monthly contracts are available on every Cloud VDS tier from S to XXL. The longer-term discounts apply only to 12 and 24-month commitments, but month-to-month gives full flexibility.

Is there a cheap VDS option?

Cloud VDS S at €31.20 per month is the entry point for Max Performance VPS. It comes with 6 dedicated vCores, 24 GB of RAM, and 180 GB of NVMe storage. Production workloads usually start at the M or L tier, but the S is a viable choice for a single production app or a small SaaS tenant base.

Does Max Performance VPS handle AI workloads?

Yes. Dedicated cores and up to 96 GB of RAM cover AI agent orchestration with frameworks like n8n, LangChain, and OpenClaw, plus vector stores and RAG pipelines under load. Lightweight models like Gemma3:1b can run on the VDS itself for background tasks. Production-scale inference points at a hosted LLM API.

Can I run Windows on a Contabo Cloud VDS?

Yes. Windows Server is available as a paid OS Add-On option through the Customer Control Panel, or available during configuration when you order your server.

What payment options are available?

Yes. Upgrades happen in the Customer Control Panel. Pick the VDS instance, click Upgrade, done. To downgrade, order the smaller plan, migrate the data, then cancel the original. Support can help with the migration.

Do hosting panels work with Max Performance VPS?

cPanel  and  Plesk are available as paid Add-Ons. Webmin is free. Plesk is free for the first month across Cloud VPS, Max Performance VPS, Storage VPS, and Dedicated Server plans. Cancel before the first month ends to avoid charges.

We also put together this  hosting panel comparison guide  to help you decide which panel is best for your needs.

Is there a setup fee on Max Performance VPS?

No. The setup fee that applies to entry-level Cloud VPS 10 and Storage VPS 10 plans on 1-month and 6-month terms doesn't apply to any Max Performance VPS plan. It also doesn't apply to any plan on a 12-month contract.

Max Performance VPS Guides

Quick, practical blog guides to help you get the most from your Max Performance VPS
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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 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.