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11,052
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 3,577 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the affordable pricing and strong server performance, noting that infrastructure remains stable for various hosting tasks. Consumers consistently mention that the value for money is outstanding compared to other options available on the market. People also appreciate the quick setup process and responsive support team, making daily usage smooth and efficient. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with the control panel interface, describing it as cumbersome to manage. A few reviewers were dissatisfied with unexpected pricing updates, sudden account suspensions, or extra fees for certain operations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly, it offers excellent value for money. The new user panel is quite modern. There haven't been any service interruptions so far, and I haven't needed to contact customer service. In terms of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My initial experience has been positive. Registration was easy, the payment process was convenient, and it offers good value for the price. The VPS was set up quickly. So far, I'm satisfied. And the f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple affordable experience. I am oldfashinoned barebones linux person. Migrated from google cloud. Also happy to be using older clearance server appliances as they are a bit outdated but ok for our... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got contabo recommended through an AI when i was looking for a VPS on a budget. So far the experience is really good and the prices are very fair. I plan to buy more servers from contabo because so... See more

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Company details

  1. Cloud Computing Service
  2. Business-to-Business service
  3. Cloud storage service
  4. DNS Provider
  5. Web hosting company

About Contabo

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Contabo is a leading made-in-Germany cloud services provider - starting at €4.50/month. We provide German quality servers at 11 locations in 9 key regions all around the globe.

We offer a comprehensive range of hosting and cloud services with full root access, designed to meet the unique demands of our customers:

Cloud VPS: Independent computing instances optimized for performance equipped with fast NVMe drives.
Storage VPS: Storage-optimized VPS for all data storage needs.
Cloud VDS: CPU-optimized virtual machines provisioned in minutes.
Dedicated Servers: Single-tenant bare metal servers with full control over your individual and customizable hardware configuration.
Object Storage: All-Inclusive Storage at predictable cheap monthly rates.

Since our founding in 2003, we follow 3 clear principles:
✔️ German quality with global availability
✔️ Incredible prices
✔️ Customer is king

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a great experience with…

I’ve had a great experience with Contabo. The service is fast, reliable, and offers excellent performance for the price. Server setup was smooth, and the VPS has been running efficiently with very good uptime and responsiveness. Overall, I’m impressed with the quality of service and would definitely recommend Contabo to anyone looking for an affordable and dependable VPS provider.

31 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My initial experience has been…

My initial experience has been positive. Registration was easy, the payment process was convenient, and it offers good value for the price. The VPS was set up quickly. So far, I'm satisfied. And the free firewall was a pleasant surprise.

30 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience with Contabo

Great Experience with Contabo

I’ve had a great experience with Contabo. Ordering their products is quick and easy, and the entire process is straightforward. Their control panel is user-friendly and easy to manage, making it convenient to configure and manage servers and services.

Their support service has also been helpful and responsive, which gives me confidence whenever assistance is needed. Another major advantage is their reasonable and competitive pricing, especially considering the resources and services they provide.

Overall, Contabo offers a great combination of easy ordering, convenient management, reliable support, and affordable pricing. I’m very satisfied with my experience and would definitely recommend Contabo to others looking for a cost-effective hosting and VPS provider.

29 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid choice if you want something cost-effective that actually works well

I've been using Contabo for a while now and I'm really happy with them. The pricing is super affordable compared to other hosts, and the service itself has been completely reliable without any unexpected downtime. What really stands out to me is their support team. They've been great every time I needed help, whether it was sorting out a technical issue or dealing with a billing problem when my credit card acting up. Definitely a solid choice if you want something cost-effective that actually works well

20 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Server is very stable

Server is very stable, has good internet speed and all the packages i installed worked. Support was responsive when i reached out. Good host for hermes and other software. Recommend.

28 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptionally Fast and Efficient Support!

I recently needed to make some complex administrative changes to our corporate account, including updating ownership details and generating new Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). What is usually a tedious process with other providers was made incredibly smooth and stress-free by the Contabo support team.

A special thank you to Ataman, who assisted me throughout the ticket. He was exceptionally fast to reply, clearly understood our specific infrastructure needs (ensuring our VPS IPs remained stable during the transition), and provided a practical, creative solution right away. The communication was clear, warm, and highly professional from start to finish.

Excellent customer service and highly recommended!

28 August 2026

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