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At a Glance
Contabo
Contabo
Star Rating
(19)2.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Learn more about Contabo
Hostinger
Hostinger
Star Rating
(717)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.99 Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Hostinger excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, while Contabo struggles with a score of only 5.5, making Hostinger a more user-friendly option for those new to web hosting.
  • Reviewers mention that Hostinger's quality of support is significantly higher at 8.7 compared to Contabo's 3.8, indicating that users are more satisfied with the assistance they receive from Hostinger.
  • G2 users highlight Hostinger's performance in caching with a score of 9.4, which enhances website speed, whereas Contabo's performance in this area is less impressive, leading to slower load times.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Hostinger's free website transfers, scoring 8.5, which simplifies the migration process, while Contabo does not offer this feature, making it less convenient for users switching hosts.
  • Reviewers say that Hostinger's control panel integration is rated at 9.0, providing a seamless experience for managing websites, while Contabo's score of 3.9 indicates a less intuitive interface.
  • Users report that Hostinger's email hosting capabilities score 8.4, offering robust features, while Contabo's lower score of 3.8 suggests limitations in their email services, which could be a drawback for businesses relying on email communication.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Contabo
Cloud VPS
Contact Us
Per Month
Learn more about Contabo
Hostinger
Managed WordPress Hosting
Starting at $2.99
Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
Free Trial
Contabo
No trial information available
Hostinger
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
4.4
18
8.8
619
Ease of Use
4.9
19
9.0
629
Ease of Setup
5.4
12
9.0
362
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
337
Quality of Support
3.3
17
8.7
614
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
328
Product Direction (% positive)
3.5
18
8.7
622
Features by Category
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
5.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Object Storage SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
199
Support
Not enough data
8.8
191
Not enough data
9.0
168
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
8.6
178
Free Resources
Not enough data
8.1
133
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
8.9
153
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.9
138
Not enough data
8.7
141
Not enough data
8.5
137
Not enough data
8.4
121
Security
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.3
108
Free Resources
Not enough data
8.7
140
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
9.5
141
Not enough data
8.7
10
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
6.5
9
Support - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
12
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.7
10
Virtual Private Servers (VPS)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
3.9
12
9.1
373
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Feature Not Available
8.7
343
4.8
11
8.8
344
3.8
10
8.4
336
3.9
11
8.9
338
3.5
11
8.7
298
3.7
10
8.3
289
4.1
11
8.4
269
3.9
11
8.8
327
3.9
11
8.6
310
3.8
10
8.6
307
Not enough data
8.2
166
Customizations
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
8.3
141
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.7
140
Growth
Not enough data
7.6
125
Not enough data
7.5
125
Not enough data
7.6
119
Not enough data
7.8
120
Not enough data
8.9
142
Content
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
8.1
130
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Support
Not enough data
8.8
87
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contabo
Contabo
Hostinger
Hostinger
Contabo and Hostinger are categorized as Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contabo
Contabo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
94.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Hostinger
Hostinger
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Contabo
Contabo
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
15.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Textiles
5.3%
Other
36.8%
Hostinger
Hostinger
Computer Software
12.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Retail
4.0%
Internet
3.4%
Other
58.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Contabo
Contabo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shivam V.
SV
Shivam V.
Verified User in Computer Software

What I like best about Contabo is the great value. Their VPS plans are affordable and reliable. It's easy to set up, and you can upgrade resources whenever you need. Their customer support is also really helpful and quick to respond.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Andrea P.
AP
Andrea P.
Verified User in Internet

Contabo has been the single worst experience I’ve ever had in 15 years of working with online services. My website has been offline for over two weeks due to their abysmal service. The server is painfully slow, making it impossible to use even when it’s...

Hostinger
Hostinger
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SK
shiva K.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Hostinger's competitive pricing combined with robust features like a user-friendly control panel, fast loading times, and responsive customer support make it an excellent choice for both beginners and professionals.

Most Helpful Critical Review
HS
Hank S.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

First experience with the help desk was long and wasteful.

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Discussions
Contabo
Contabo Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Contabo has no discussions with answers
Hostinger
Hostinger Discussions
Does Hostinger provide cPanel?
8 comments
Chanakya S.
CS
Yes and No. Hostinger has a hosting dashboard called hPanel that is modernized version of cPanel. HPanel's User-interface is different in looks than cPanel...Read more
How do I host a website on Hostinger?
3 comments
Ashim M.
AM
Its really easily, just purchase an domain and give your website code to the hostinger and let hostinger do its work or you can use wordpress, which is...Read more
Does Hostinger have a website builder?
3 comments
Md Mim A.
MA
Yes. Currently, Hostinger provide its own website builder.Read more