Contabo has recently overhauled its VPS product line, launching a new generation of high-performance VPS plans. Starting from just $5/month, users can get 3 vCPU (AMD EPYC), 8GB RAM, 75GB NVMe or 150GB SSD storage, and 32TB monthly traffic at 200Mbps. These plans support multiple global data centers including Japan, Singapore, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia, making them suitable for medium to heavy workloads.
Contabo official website: Contabo Cloud VPS & Dedicated Servers
1. Overview of Contabo VPS Advantages
- High specs at low price: Far better configuration compared to most VPS providers at the same price, ideal for websites, proxies, automation scripts, and deployment scenarios.
- Multiple data centers: Currently offers 9 regions including New York, Seattle, St. Louis, Germany, UK, Japan, Singapore, India, and Australia, with Luxembourg planned.
- Massive traffic allowance: All plans include 32TB outbound traffic (unmetered inbound), ideal for data-heavy applications.
- Storage options: Choose between 75GB NVMe or 150GB SSD depending on performance needs.
- Transparent policy: If sustained upload speed exceeds 100Mbps for 10 days, bandwidth may be throttled to 100Mbps to prevent abuse, with no extra charges.
2. Contabo VPS Pricing (Latest 2025 Plans)
| CPU | RAM | NVMe | SSD | Bandwidth | Traffic | Snapshots | Price/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 vCPU | 8GB | 75GB | 150GB | 200Mbps | 32TB | 1 | $4.21 |
| 6 vCPU | 12GB | 100GB | 200GB | 300Mbps | 32TB | 2 | $6.76 |
| 8 vCPU | 24GB | 200GB | 400GB | 600Mbps | 32TB | 3 | $12.75 |
| 12 vCPU | 48GB | 250GB | 500GB | 800Mbps | 32TB | 3 | $22.10 |
| 16 vCPU | 64GB | 300GB | 600GB | 1Gbps | 32TB | 3 | $39.10 |
| 18 vCPU | 96GB | 350GB | 700GB | 1Gbps | 32TB | 3 | $50.15 |
✔ Default KVM virtualization with AMD EPYC 7002/7003 CPUs
✔ Windows available (+$4.99/month)
✖ No optimized routing for mainland China access
3. Test IPs (Latency & Routing Check)
- New York: 144.126.148.2
- Seattle: 144.126.144.2
- St. Louis: 209.126.15.91
- Singapore: 103.164.55.91
- Japan: 109.123.228.91
- Germany: 91.194.91.216
- Australia: 154.26.154.161
- United Kingdom: 149.102.129.246
4. Purchase Guide & Notes
- Official website: https://contabo.co
Order & Verification Process
- After placing an order, you will receive a payment confirmation email;
- Contabo will request identity verification (passport, ID card, or driver’s license);
- Once verified, account details will be sent via email;
- Credit card payments are usually approved instantly, while PayPal may require additional verification documents.
5. FAQ
Q1: Is Contabo VPS suitable for users in China?
A: Not ideal. There is no optimized routing for mainland China, resulting in higher latency. It is recommended for international use.
Q2: Can I switch data centers?
A: No. You need to reorder if you want a different region.
Q3: Is there a refund policy?
A: Refunds are generally only available if verification fails before activation.
Q4: What happens if traffic exceeds limits?
A: 32TB is outbound traffic only and is not charged when exceeded. However, sustained high bandwidth usage may trigger throttling to ensure fair usage.
Conclusion
Contabo’s revamped VPS lineup offers extremely strong value for money, especially for users who need high performance at a low cost. It is well-suited for overseas hosting, cross-border applications, and data-heavy workloads.
However, due to the lack of China-optimized routing, it is not recommended for latency-sensitive domestic projects.
