Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Contabo vs WebHosting
Contabo
Higher score in this comparison
WebHosting
What sets them apart
| Compare | ContaboReviewVisitVisit | WebHostingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €4.40 | £3.29 |
| Hosting types | Core VPS, Performance VPS, Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS), Storage VPS, Windows VPS, GPU VPS, Dedicated Servers | Shared, Wordpress, Windows, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated, Reseller, Email |
| Features | Backups, CDN, Email | Free SSL, Backups, Email |
| Data centres | Germany (Europe), New York, Seattle, St. Louis, Portsmouth, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, India | Wakefield, York, Nottingham |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | £3.29 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Websites allowed | Not confirmed | 2 to unlimited |
| Uptime guarantee | Not confirmed | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 24 months | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Hosting types: only Contabo offers Core VPS, Performance VPS, Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS).
- Hosting types: only WebHosting offers Shared, Wordpress, Windows.
- Features: only Contabo offers CDN.
- Features: only WebHosting offers Free SSL.
- Data centres: only Contabo offers Germany (Europe), New York, Seattle.
- Data centres: only WebHosting offers Wakefield, York, Nottingham.
Our verdict on each
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.
WebHosting
WebHosting suits beginners plus small business teams that want UK based hosting plus builder tools under a familiar LTD structure with broad support coverage. Entry hosting sits at £3.29 with renewal at £3.29 and sites allowed at 2 to unlimited across shared through dedicated options.
Score breakdown
| Area | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1 | 9.2HigherEntry at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for steady budgeting. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.2HigherRange spans shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited plus builder choice. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 9.1Support across email, chat and phone with home base at GB aids confidence. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Business email hosting | 5 of 425 | 2 of 425 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners, Small business |
| Legal entity | Contabo GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2003 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Domain registrars
| Fact | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| .com renewal | Not confirmed | £12.99 |
| Free WHOIS privacy | Not confirmed | No |
Website builders
| Fact | Contabo | WebHosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | £4.28 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | No |
| E-commerce plan price | Not confirmed | £4.28 |
| Templates | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Builder type | Not confirmed | Site, Store |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Contabo | WebHosting | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | £3.29lowest quarter | £6.50 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | Not confirmed | 99.9%at the median | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 24 monthsabove the median | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Median across 380 listed software products.
Pros and cons
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.
WebHosting
Pros
- Entry hosting at £3.29 matches renewal at £3.29 for predictable budgeting across terms.
- Coverage spans shared, wordpress and Windows with sites allowed at 2 to unlimited for steady growth.
- Support spans email, chat and phone for account plus technical queries across channels.
Cons
- Paid tiers only for builder evaluation, with builder entry shown as £4.28 for budgeting.
- WHOIS privacy is not masked by default, which matters for buyers valuing privacy alongside domains at £12.99.
- .com renewal at £12.99 matches registration at £12.99 absent an entry discount phase.
Who each suits
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.
WebHosting
Who it suits
- Beginners launching a small business site with guided builder tools and cPanel control.
- Small teams consolidating hosting, email and domains with UK based infrastructure and broad support.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a tier absent payment for builder testing may prefer Krystal Hosting because paid tiers only apply here.
- Buyers seeking masked contact details by default may prefer checkdomain because WHOIS privacy is not masked by default here.
Questions about each
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.
WebHosting
What does WebHosting cost at entry and at renewal?+
Entry cPanel hosting is listed at £3.29 and renewal hosting is listed at £3.29, so budgeting stays aligned across terms and renewals. Plan choice affects sites allowed and included tools, so review hosting tiers carefully before checkout for fit and growth.
Which hosting types are covered and how many sites are allowed?+
Hosting covers shared, wordpress and Windows with allowance at 2 to unlimited to suit modest portfolios through larger estates and varied workloads. Included items cover free SSL, backups and email for everyday operation, so match plan resources and email needs to expected site count.