CheapServ vs Contabo
Contabo is the go-to for the most RAM per euro. It also takes no cryptocurrency and puts its entry plans on 200 Mbit/s ports. Here is how the two compare.
- Crypto at ContaboNo
- KYC at ContaboStandard billing details
- Crypto at CheapServYes, crypto only
- KYC at CheapServNone
Contabo, a German provider with nine regions across Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, is famous for oversized VPS at low prices: the entry Cloud VPS comes with 4 vCPU, 8 GB of RAM and 100 GB of SSD for about €5.50 a month including VAT on its promotional term. If you need memory above all and can pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer, it is a sensible choice.
Contabo’s own help centre states that it does not accept cryptocurrencies. Its entry plans run on 200 Mbit/s ports, and its low prices are tied to longer terms. CheapServ is smaller per dollar on the entry plan (1 vCPU, 2 GB, 40 GB NVMe for $3.29) but every plan has a 1 Gbps port, NVMe Gen4 and DDR5 ECC, is paid in crypto without any KYC, and renews at exactly the price you signed up at.
Prices and policies for Contabo are its public list values as read in September 2026; they may have changed. Check Contabo’s site before deciding. CheapServ figures are live from our catalogue.
Contabo and CheapServ, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Contabo | CheapServ |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptocurrency accepted | No (stated in Contabo’s help centre) | Yes, crypto only: BTC, ETH, XMR, USDT (TRC-20/ERC-20) |
| Identity verification | Standard billing details: name and address for the invoice | None. E-mail address and password only |
| Entry VPS | Cloud VPS 4: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD, 200 Mbit/s port, about €5.50/mo incl. VAT on the promotional term | VPS-1: 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe, 4 TB traffic, $3.29/mo; VPS-4: 4 vCPU, 8 GB, 160 GB NVMe, $6.99/mo |
| Port speed | 200 Mbit/s on the entry plan, 300 Mbit/s on the next | 1 Gbps on every VPS, unmetered 100 Mbit/s after the allowance |
| Billing | Monthly, EUR/USD/GBP; lower prices on longer commitments | Monthly, from a prepaid USD balance; same price at every renewal |
| Locations | 9 regions: Germany, UK, US (3), Singapore, Japan, India, Australia | 6: Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Helsinki, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore |
| Dedicated servers | Yes | Yes, Ryzen 9 / EPYC / Xeon from $159/mo, in-stock servers online in under 60 s |
| GPU servers | Limited | Yes, RTX 5090 to 8× H100, monthly, from $259/mo |
| Windows | Windows VPS with licence fee | Windows RDP with licence included from $7.99/mo |
| DDoS protection | Included | Included, always-on, up to 3 Tbps |
Pick Contabo if
- You need the most RAM and disk per euro and a 200 to 300 Mbit/s port is enough.
- You pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer and are happy with a longer commitment for the best price.
- You want a region CheapServ does not have, such as Japan, India or Australia.
Pick CheapServ if
- You want to pay in crypto with no identity or billing details.
- You want a 1 Gbps port, NVMe Gen4 and ECC memory on every plan, and a price that does not change at renewal.
- You need a GPU by the month or a dedicated server online in under a minute.
Contabo vs CheapServ: common questions
Does Contabo accept Bitcoin?
No. Contabo’s help centre states that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are not accepted; payment is by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
Is Contabo cheaper than CheapServ?
Per gigabyte of RAM, usually yes: Contabo’s entry plan has 8 GB for about €5.50. CheapServ’s comparable VPS-4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB, 160 GB NVMe) is $6.99, with a 1 Gbps port instead of 200 Mbit/s, NVMe and ECC memory, crypto payment and no KYC.
Which has faster provisioning?
CheapServ provisions automatically in under 60 seconds after the order is paid from your balance. Contabo provisioning times vary by plan and payment method; check their current terms.
Can I move a Contabo VPS to CheapServ?
Yes. Both are KVM Linux servers; copy with rsync or restore a backup with restic, switch DNS, then cancel the old server.
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