| Contabo | Hetzner Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unmanaged VPS | Unmanaged cloud VPS |
| Cheapest plan in dataset (sizes may differ) | Contabo Cloud VPS 4 | Hetzner CX23 |
| Intro price | €4.40/mo | €5.99/mo |
| Renewal price | €4.40/mo | €5.99/mo |
| Promo term | 24 months | None (monthly price) |
| 3-year total | €158.40 | €215.64 |
| Asian data center | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Maximum RAM per euro for CPU-only local LLMs and heavy agent stacks | Developers who want great price-performance and hourly billing |
| Visit Contabo | Visit Hetzner Cloud |
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Key differences
- Contabo Cloud VPS 8 lists 24 GB RAM for €11.20/mo (24-month term, excl. VAT). Hetzner CX23 lists 4 GB for €5.99/mo.
- Both are unmanaged. Both offer Singapore for Asian visitors.
- Read the full analysis: Hetzner vs Contabo.
All Contabo plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contabo Cloud VPS 4 | 8 GB RAM / 4 vCPU / 100 GB | €4.40/mo | €4.40/mo | 24 mo | €158.40 | source |
| Contabo Cloud VPS 6 | 12 GB RAM / 6 vCPU / 100 GB | €6.00/mo | €6.00/mo | 24 mo | €216.00 | source |
| Contabo Cloud VPS 8 | 24 GB RAM / 8 vCPU / 150 GB | €11.20/mo | €11.20/mo | 24 mo | €403.20 | source |
| Contabo Cloud VPS 12 | 48 GB RAM / 12 vCPU / 200 GB | €20.00/mo | €20.00/mo | 24 mo | €720.00 | source |
All Hetzner Cloud plans
| Plan | Specs / fit | Intro | Renews | Promo term | 3-year total | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetzner CX23 | 4 GB RAM / 2 vCPU / 40 GB | €5.99/mo | €5.99/mo | 1 mo | €215.64 | source |
How to decide
Run the true-cost calculator for the number of years you expect to keep the site or server. Then run the latency test from where your visitors are. For VPS workloads, size RAM first with the VPS sizer. Profiles: Contabo · Hetzner Cloud.
Frequently asked questions
Is Contabo cheaper than Hetzner Cloud?
Over 3 years, the cheapest Contabo plan in our dataset totals €158.40 and the cheapest Hetzner Cloud plan totals €215.64 (published prices checked 21 Oct 2026, renewals included).
Which is better for Asia, Contabo or Hetzner Cloud?
Both offer Asian locations; test latency from your city.
Prices are published list prices from official provider pages, last checked 21 Oct 2026. They are not GetBestHost lab benchmarks. Some links are affiliate links (marked "sponsored"); they never change our rankings. See the affiliate disclosure and methodology.