Compare Contabo and Hetzner 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
Contabo
Star Rating
(17)2.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Learn more about ContaboHetzner
Star Rating
(10)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HetznerSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Hetzner excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.6, while Contabo struggles significantly with a score of just 3.8. Reviewers mention that Hetzner's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it a reliable partner for businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Hetzner's Ease of Use is rated at 9.4, indicating a user-friendly interface, whereas Contabo's score of 5.5 suggests a more complicated experience. Users on G2 appreciate Hetzner's intuitive control panel, which simplifies management tasks.
- G2 users highlight Hetzner's superior Meets Requirements score of 9.6 compared to Contabo's 5.0, indicating that Hetzner's features align better with user needs. Reviewers say that Hetzner provides a comprehensive set of tools that cater to small businesses effectively.
- Users report that Hetzner offers better Infrastructure Provision options, particularly in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Virtual Machines (VMs), which are essential for businesses requiring robust computing power. In contrast, Contabo's offerings in these areas are perceived as limited.
- Reviewers mention that Hetzner's Security features, including DDoS Protection and Data Backup and Restoration, are highly rated, contributing to a score of 9.6. In comparison, Contabo's security measures, with a score of 3.8, are often described as lacking by users on G2.
- Users say that Hetzner's Scalability is a standout feature, scoring 9.6, which allows businesses to grow without significant hurdles. Conversely, Contabo's scalability options are viewed as less flexible, with a score of 5.8, leading to frustrations among users needing to expand their services.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Contabo
Cloud VPS
Contact Us
Per Month
Fast & Flexible Cloud VPS Instances
- up to 24 vCPU Cores
- up to 120 GB RAM
- up to 600 GB NVMe or 2.4 TB SSD
Hetzner
No pricing availableFree Trial
Contabo
No trial information availableHetzner
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
5.0
16
9.6
9
Ease of Use
5.5
17
9.4
9
Ease of Setup
5.8
10
9.6
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
6
Quality of Support
3.8
15
9.6
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
6
Product Direction (% positive)
4.2
16
8.7
9
Features by Category
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
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Management
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Functionality
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Functionality
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Reliability
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Security
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Compatibility
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Set Up
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Security
Not enough data
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Support
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Security
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System Support
Not enough data
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Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
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Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
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Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
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Security - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
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Performance - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
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Support - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
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Application support - Cloud Application Hosting
Not enough data
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Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
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Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
4.8
11
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.9
11
Not enough data
3.5
11
Not enough data
3.7
10
Not enough data
4.1
11
Not enough data
3.9
11
Not enough data
3.9
11
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contabo and Hetzner are categorized as Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Unique Categories
Contabo is categorized as Object Storage Solutions and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Hetzner is categorized as Dedicated Hosting, Managed Hosting, Managed DNS Providers, Load Balancing, Domain Registrars, Cloud Web Hosting, Colocation Hosting, and Cloud Application Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contabo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hetzner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
17.6%
Marketing and Advertising
11.8%
Hospital & Health Care
11.8%
Textiles
5.9%
Other
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Computer & Network Security
30.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Design
10.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Contabo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shivam V.
Verified User in Computer Software
What I like best about Contabo is the great value. Their VPS plans are affordable and reliable. It's easy to set up, and you can upgrade resources whenever you need. Their customer support is also really helpful and quick to respond.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
zero support, simple request for restart of the server not honoured from last 7 days passed. after 2 days they stopped responding to any of my email. I am still waiting for them to respond. Though i have opted for another provider for now.
Hetzner
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kyle A.
Verified User in Computer Networking
Cost effective with great performance. Able to handle everything we've thrown at it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohamed I.
Verified User in Design
So far, there are no disadvantages that I have found in this service since I tried it, as it is an excellent experience
Shivam V.
Verified User in Computer Software
What I like best about Contabo is the great value. Their VPS plans are affordable and reliable. It's easy to set up, and you can upgrade resources whenever you need. Their customer support is also really helpful and quick to respond.
Kyle A.
Verified User in Computer Networking
Cost effective with great performance. Able to handle everything we've thrown at it.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
zero support, simple request for restart of the server not honoured from last 7 days passed. after 2 days they stopped responding to any of my email. I am still waiting for them to respond. Though i have opted for another provider for now.
Mohamed I.
Verified User in Design
So far, there are no disadvantages that I have found in this service since I tried it, as it is an excellent experience
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