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4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 3,660 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently mention that the hosting solutions offer unbeatable value for money, successfully combining powerful hardware specifications with exceptionally low monthly prices. Consumers also deeply appreciate how fast the technical setup process is and how easy the intuitive control panel is to use for both personal and production projects. Some reviewers were not happy with customer support, mentioning that getting timely replies to support tickets can sometimes take a very long time. A few other people also felt that strict account policies and unexpected server suspensions caused frustrating disruptions to their normal daily operations.

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Price

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My issue was resolved much quicker than I thought it would take. Especially since my ticket was logged on a Friday Evening and resolved the same day! Although ping is s till a bit of a borderline is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been running a Contabo VPS for the past 6 months. I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. From running a private Minecraft gaming server, to hosting some websites I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

we lost our account to a malicious actor but contabo support was able to restore access in less than 24 consolidated hours. This is commendable because the account take over also had fradulent transac... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most perfect support ever! I really like that they answer to anything within an hour. I have used Contabo for 12 (!!!) years now, and I am very proud to have them on my side. Excellent securi... See more


Company details

  1. Cloud Computing Service
  2. also in
  3. Business to Business Service
  4. Cloud Storage Service
  5. DNS Provider
  6. 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 5 out of 5 stars

Service is great

In general service is great! So i will continue to use for my purposes.
Only one note - its confusing info about prices and periods in control panel. I has half year plan and after its expired in control panel there still mention this period, but i already pay each month.

15 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Support and a Smooth Experience

I had a really good experience with Contabo's customer support. Sharmine was very helpful, understanding, and quick to respond to my query. She handled everything professionally and made the whole process smooth and hassle-free. It's great to see such responsive support that genuinely cares about helping customers. Thanks to Sharmine and the Contabo team for the excellent service!

15 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and Affordable: Contabo Helped Me Get My Business Off the Ground…

I have had a positive experience with Contabo, which played a crucial role in helping me start my business. Their reliability and competitive pricing made them a standout option in the market. At the time, I didn't find any other reliable alternatives, and Contabo helped me establish my business. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a trustworthy and cost-effective solution.

15 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Contabo for my VPS…

I've been using Contabo for my VPS hosting and overall, I'm happy with the service. Their support team deserves special mention — they are helpful, responsive, and willing to assist when you have questions or issues. The pricing is reasonable, and managing my VPS has been quite straightforward. So far, it's been a good experience, and I appreciate the support they provide. 👍

15 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been a Contabo customer for a…

I’ve been a Contabo customer for a while, and I want to share a positive experience. I live in Tunisia, where foreign currency is tightly controlled and each person has a strict yearly allowance, so paying international invoices on time is not always simple. My renewal payment was due on the 9th of this month, and I wasn’t able to complete it by then.

I contacted their support and explained my situation. They gave me until the 15th to pay, so my server stayed online and I didn’t lose any data or service. The process was smooth and the support team was respectful and cooperative.

For customers in countries with currency restrictions, this kind of flexibility makes a real difference. Thank you, Contabo. I’m happy to keep my services with you.

9 October 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using Contabo for many…

We have been using Contabo for many years, and our experience has been very good.

Their support team is helpful, responsive, and quick to assist whenever we need them. What we appreciate most is that they understand our needs, especially during critical situations, and provide support when it matters most.

Their server hosting services are also reliable and affordable.

We are happy with their service and hope they continue to maintain the same quality in the future.

Atique Ullah Siddique
IPSITA Computers Pte Ltd.
Web: ipsitasoft.com

17 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super

Well , we are extremely satisfied with the blazingly fast support by Contabo team and the ARIDRISHTI team honestly appreciate their commitment. It's not easy to maintain and support such vast enterprise and satisfy clients but CONTABO did a top notch job. Keep it up CONTABO team.

13 October 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for a subscription, then locked out.

Paid for a subscription. Cannot login to Customer Control Panel. It says I have no active subscription. My order status is completed. Cannot file a support ticket or contact support without accessing the control panel. So in fact, they took my money and locked me out. Scam behavior.

12 October 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Contabo

Hello Michalis,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear about your experience. We take this seriously and are currently looking into it further.

Please ensure that the email was typed correctly, and in case you cannot find the account, you can also proceed with the account recovery process at https://contabo.com/en/account-recovery/.

Best regards,
Gil Scheindling
QA Manager | Contabo Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Support from the Contabo Team!

I recently experienced an unexpected delay with a payment renewal, which put my active server at risk. Upon contacting Contabo support, their team responded with exceptional empathy and professionalism. Not only did they generously waive the penalty charges, but they also reactivated and restored my server almost immediately.

Running critical web infrastructure requires reliable partners, and Contabo has proven to be far more than just a hosting provider—they truly value their long-term clients. A heartfelt thank you to the Contabo support team for their quick resolution and wonderful customer care!

11 October 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

TitleUnbeatable value for money, but support requires patience

I have been using Contabo's services for quite some time, and overall, my experience has been very positive.

Pros:
The main highlight of Contabo is without a doubt its value for money, which is arguably among the best on the market. The resources provided (RAM, storage, and CPU) relative to the price are hard to find anywhere else, making it an excellent choice for both personal projects and production environments on a budget. As far as performance, infrastructure stability, and hardware offerings go, everything is top-notch.

Areas for Improvement:
The only downside lies in their technical support. Likely due to the huge volume of users and high traffic they manage, customer support clearly shows its limits. Whenever an issue arises, both the initial response time and, more importantly, the time it takes to get a resolution tend to be quite long.

Verdict:
I'm giving it 4 stars specifically because of the slow support. If you are self-sufficient in server management and don't rely heavily on tech support, Contabo is a fantastic option. However, if fast, 24/7 resolution times are critical for your workflow, keep this limitation in mind.

2 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contabo is amazing

Contabo is amazing! I have multiple servers with them. All my servers run great! The customer support is fast, friendly, and extremely efficient! They make sure to keep their customers satisfied and happy! I would highly recommend using and switching to contabo!

13 October 2026

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