Contabo vs Webdock
Cheap RAM on paper or real-world performance with tools included? A no-BS comparison to help you pick the right VPS, and actually ship
Choose Contabo if you…
- Need servers across multiple continents
- Want more baseline RAM/CPU at entry tiers
- Can commit to 3–12 month terms
- Need Windows Server or BSD
Choose Webdock if you…
- Want exact specs, pay only for what you need
- Need free panels, SSL, backups & email included
- Prefer monthly billing, no lock-in
- Value 1 Gbps speeds and mobile management
Background
Who are they?
Contabo
Est. 2003 · Munich, Germany
Started as Giga-International. Strategy: buy hardware in bulk, pack servers dense, and pass savings to customers. Rebranded in 2013, now operating 12 data centers across four continents. Serves everyone from hobbyists to enterprises.
Webdock
Est. 2019 · Denmark
Built by agency developers who spent years hosting client sites and got tired of every provider's shortcomings. Bootstrapped, 7-person team, zero outside investment. Builttheir own data center on Funen Island (2023–2024) for full hardware and network control.
Services they offer
Contabo covers more categories. Webdock focuses on VPS with integrated security infrastructure.
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Contabo casts a wide net. Webdock sharpens VPS hosting with load balancers and WAF builtin.
Cost comparison
What the same server costs elsewhere
Move the sliders to match your workload. Egress is where the gap opens up.
Webdock, flat monthly
€34
Custom VPS rates
1 TB included, then €2.50/TB, €10 of transfer
Typical Hyperscaler Estimate
€553
€129 compute, €18 storage
€406 data transfer out
Over a year that is €6,220 more on a typical hyperscaler for the same specification.
List prices only, checked 28 July 2026. The estimate uses AWS EC2 m7i on-demand, EBS gp3 and internet egress rates in eu-central-1, converted at 0.92 EUR/USD and billed over 730 hours. Committed-use discounts, reserved capacity, support plans, and other services are not included. Actual costs vary with usage.
Control Panel & OS
Your panel determines daily workflow. Contabo splits management; Webdock unifies it.
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Key difference: Webdock bundles full server management (PHP, MySQL, FTP, SSL) into one panel at no extra cost. Contabo requires a separate license (cPanel/Plesk: $20–$30/mo).
Network, security & bundled features
Both cover the basics. The difference is what's included vs. what costs extra.
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Bundled value: SSL, backups,transactional email, and WordPress tools, features that cost $50–$100/mo elsewhere, are included free with Webdock plans at €5.99+.
Infrastructure
Data center locations
Contabo, 9 Locations
Europe: Munich, Nuremberg, Portsmouth
North America: New York, St. Louis, Seattle
Asia: Singapore, India, Japan
Oceania: Sydney
Broader global reach may carry extra location-based fees outside EU.
Webdock, 1 Self-Owned Facility
Location: Funen Island, Denmark (EU)
Built: 2023–2024, fully owned & operated
Advantage: Full hardware & network control
✓ Single EU jurisdiction = simplified GDPR compliance
Support when things break
Server problems don't wait for business hours.
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Pricing
Custom VPS pricing compared
Advertised prices tell part of the story. Billing terms, bundled features, and exit flexibility tell the rest.
Contabo Plans
Webdock
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The bottom line: Contabo wins on raw specs at entry level. But factor in bundled SSL, backups, email, WordPress tools, and the custom VPS builder. Webdock delivers better total value with zero lock-in risk.
Get in Touch
Curious what Webdock could save you?
Share a bit about your current Contabo setup and our team will walk you through the real numbers, with no obligation.
Build your custom VPS with Webdock
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