Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
checkdomain vs Contabo
checkdomain
Contabo
Higher score in this comparison
checkdomain vs Contabo: the differences
| Compare | checkdomainReviewVisitVisit | ContaboReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €1.99 to €6.99Lower | €4.40 |
| Hosting types | Shared, Wordpress, Email, Website builder | Core VPS, Performance VPS, Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS), Storage VPS, Windows VPS, GPU VPS, Dedicated Servers |
| Features | Free SSL, Backups, Email | Backups, CDN, Email |
| Data centres | Germany | Germany (Europe), New York, Seattle, St. Louis, Portsmouth, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, India |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 to 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| Renewal price | €5.90 to €27.90 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Websites allowed | 1 website | Not confirmed |
| Uptime guarantee | 99% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Contabo scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Intro price is lower at checkdomain: €1.99 to €6.99 vs €4.40.
- Hosting types: only checkdomain offers Shared, Wordpress, Email.
- Hosting types: only Contabo offers Core VPS, Performance VPS, Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS).
- Features: only checkdomain offers Free SSL.
- Features: only Contabo offers CDN.
- Data centres: only checkdomain offers Germany.
- Data centres: only Contabo offers Germany (Europe), New York, Seattle.
- Intro price term (months) is higher at Contabo: 24 months vs 1 to 12 months.
Our verdict on each
checkdomain
checkdomain suits small businesses and beginners seeking German hosted domains plus hosting under checkdomain GmbH, with .com first year at €0.84 keeping entry low while renewals apply separately. Support through email, phone and help centre adds reassurance for owners managing sites and mail without switching providers.
Contabo
Contabo suits small businesses and developers who want their own server with email, backups and a content delivery network in the same place. Entry is €4.40 across 24, and the hosting range stretches from Core VPS through GPU VPS to dedicated servers.
Score breakdown
| Area | checkdomain | Contabo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry stays low with .com first year at €0.84 and transfer at €0. | 9.1 |
| Offer | 9.4HigherHosting covers shared, wordpress and email with mail and builder paths in Germany. | 9.1 |
| Trust | 8.0Company is checkdomain GmbH in DE with defined support paths. | 9.4Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick checkdomain if cost, offer, and intro price matter most.
Pick Contabo if intro price term (months) matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | checkdomain | Contabo |
|---|---|---|
| Business email hosting | 10 of 425 | 5 of 425 |
If neither fits
easyname has intro price at €0.99 to €1.99, against €1.99 to €6.99 for checkdomain and €4.40 for Contabo.
easyname reviewWhere these facts come from
checkdomain
- checkdomain.de: 11 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Contabo
- contabo.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.contabo.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | checkdomain | Contabo |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business, Enterprise | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Contabo GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2003 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Website builders
| Fact | checkdomain | Contabo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.90 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | Not confirmed |
| E-commerce plan price | €23.90 | Not confirmed |
| Transaction fee | 0% | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Templates | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | checkdomain | Contabo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €1.99 to €6.99below the median | €4.40above the median | €2.99 |
| Renewal price | €5.90 to €27.90below the median | Not confirmed | €5.99 |
| Money-back period | 14 dayslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 to 12 monthsat the median | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 |
Median across 380 listed software products.
Pros and cons
checkdomain
Pros
- Low .com first year at €0.84, below easyname at €0.89
- Free .com transfer at €0 for consolidating domains without an entry fee
- Hosting range spans shared, wordpress and email with data centres in Germany
Cons
- Ongoing .com cost moves to €28.68 after the low .com first year at €0.84
- Hosting renewal for the hosting range runs €5.90 to €27.90, above intro hosting at €1.99 to €6.99
- Free plan is unavailable, so evaluation rests on trial lasting 14 days
Contabo
Pros
- Backups, a content delivery network and email all appear in backups, cdn and email, so the common extras are covered.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which is more than a single channel.
- Servers sit in Germany (Europe), New York and Seattle, so you can place them near your users.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among the listed channels.
- The entry price of €4.40 comes with a 24 term to see out.
- On entry price Contabo ranks 181 of 282 brands tracked, so cheaper entry points sit with other brands in the field.
Who each suits
checkdomain
Who it suits
- Beginners and small firms wanting German hosting plus domains, unlike Krystal Hosting which suits UK centred care
- Shoppers consolidating names on low entry cost, unlike easyname where .com first year is at €0.89
- Simple site owners needing mail and backups in hosting, unlike WebHosting when UK support focus matters more
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking the lowest .com renewal should compare Krystal Hosting, since checkdomain renewal sits at €28.68
- Shoppers wanting a lasting free builder tier should look beyond checkdomain, since Free plan is unavailable and trial lasts 14 days
Contabo
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want a server they run themselves, with email and backups already listed.
- Developers who need room to move up through Core VPS, Performance VPS and Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS) without changing provider.
- Buyers who want a spread of regions, with sites listed at Germany (Europe), New York and Seattle.
Who should look elsewhere
- Afrihost, listed at ZAR 84, suits buyers who want a mainstream shared host rather than a server.
- Hosting.cl, at CLP 159,900, is the pick for readers who want a locally priced option.
- Host Chile, at CLP 1,491.67, fits readers who want a plain web hosting entry point.
Questions about each
checkdomain
How much does a .com cost at checkdomain+
A .com starts at €0.84 for the opening period, then moves to €28.68 on renewal. That shape suits buyers chasing low entry cost who accept higher ongoing cost. Budget by the renewal figure, since it drives the longer term spend.
Does checkdomain charge for .com transfers+
Yes, .com transfer is listed at €0, which lowers the barrier to consolidate domains under checkdomain. Renewal after transfer is billed at €28.68. Review remaining term and included services before moving active sites or mail.
Contabo
What does Contabo cost to get started?+
The entry figure is €4.40 and it is tied to a 24 term, so the price covers the full stretch rather than a single month. Readers on a short budget get a low headline number but a long commitment attached to it.
What happens to the price at renewal?+
Renewal pricing is a separate figure from the entry price, so budget for the term after the 24 you sign up for. Across business email hosting, renewal prices typically sit at €5.48, and the higher band of the field sits at €9.69.
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