Contabo
Contabo is a German hosting provider founded in 2003, known for high-spec VPS and dedicated servers at notably low prices. It operates data centres across Europ...
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How we measure this →Contabo is a web hosting provider based in HQ: Munich, Germany, founded in 2003. Contabo is a German hosting provider founded in 2003, known for high-spec VPS and dedicated servers at notably low prices. It operates data centres across Europe, the US and Asia, and is popular worldwide for generous RAM and storage allocations on budget-friendly cloud and. As of 2026, Contabo has a HRI of 79/100, a solid signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (19/25), profile completeness (17/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate Contabo against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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Contabo is a German hosting provider founded in 2003, known for high-spec VPS and dedicated servers at notably low prices. It operates data centres across Europe, the US and Asia, and is popular worldwide for generous RAM and storage allocations on budget-friendly cloud and dedicated plans.
What Customers Say About Contabo
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Trustpilot★★★★★First time was using vps and on this…“First time was using vps and on this company. First 2-3 months was really slow machines. I was thinking because of low ram i got low system issue. But they made some clean fixes i guess. Im feeling now its speed up then before x3 or x5. Its sharing systems i know but now much much better. First time experiencing with…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆My experience with Contabo has been…“My experience with Contabo has been extremely disappointing. I currently have two servers with Contabo. Around two days ago, one of my servers became unreachable, and I had to wait almost 24 hours for it to come back online. Today, my other server also went down, and I have been waiting for hours without a proper…”
Trustpilot★★★★★It took less than 10min to resolve my…“It took less than 10min to resolve my issue. Very fantastic Service.”
Trustpilot★★★★★Prompt follow up; complete solution“Prompt follow up and complete solution to the problem.”
Trustpilot★★★★★The best vps“Awesome services and service (customer).”
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contabo
Is Contabo a good web hosting company?
Contabo has a HRI™ of 79/100 on HostList.io with a Trustpilot score of 4.5/5, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no host can pay to improve it. A score of 70–79 indicates a solid provider with good trust signals.
What type of hosting company is Contabo?
Contabo is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including Contabo.
Where is Contabo based?
Contabo is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Hosting companies based in Germany are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/germany. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check Contabo's own website for server location details.
How does Contabo compare to other web hosting companies?
Contabo can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Contabo has a current HRI of 79/100.
What's Happening at Contabo
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How Contabo's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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