Head-to-head · VPS Hosting
Fasthosts VPS vs Contabo VPS
Fasthosts VPS leads on 0 checks, Contabo VPS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFasthosts VPS · 6.0/10
Fasthosts VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting: 6.0 against 4.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #17 and #139.
On management level, Contabo VPS gives you Both where Fasthosts VPS offers Self-managed.
Fasthosts VPS is the better fit for windows and Linux VPS users. Contabo VPS is the better fit for high-resource value VPS plans.
- Fasthosts VPS fits best
Windows and Linux VPS users
- Contabo VPS fits best
High-resource value VPS plans
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Side by side
| Feature | Fasthosts VPS 6.0/10 Visit ↗ | Contabo VPS 4.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Ranking | #17 in VPS Hosting | #139 in VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Windows and Linux VPS users | High-resource value VPS plans |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fasthosts VPS 1/1 · Contabo VPS 1/1 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU | 4 vCPU | Not published |
| RAM | 4 GB | Not published |
| Storage | 120 GB | Not published |
| Monthly bandwidth | Not published | Not published |
| Operating systems | Both | Both |
| Management level | Self-managed | Both |
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| Our verdict | Fasthosts VPS provides cloud-based virtual private servers for websites, applications, development environments and online services. It suits individuals, startups, small businesses and enterprises that need dedicated virtual resources,… Read the review → |
Contabo VPS provides self-managed virtual private servers for websites, applications, databases, development environments, and other workloads. Customers can choose configurable CPU, RAM, storage, traffic, data-center location, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fasthosts VPS — where it wins
- Full root access with Linux or Windows operating systems
- NVMe storage and 1 Gbit/s bandwidth across the listed plans
- Scalable tiers with optional Plesk and Acronis backups
Where it doesn't
- The service is self-managed, so administration remains with the customer
- VPS contracts have a minimum 12-month period
- Higher-capacity plans reach £97 per month
Contabo VPS — where it wins
- Up to 18 vCPU cores and 96 GB RAM on Cloud VPS 60
- 32 TB traffic and unlimited incoming traffic on listed plans
- Root access, snapshots, custom images, and private networking
Where it doesn't
- Self-managed hosting requires customers to administer the server
- No free plan is available
- Pricing may vary by region, product generation, and location fees
- Fasthosts VPS6.0/10 · Paid
A flexible self-managed VPS range with root access, NVMe storage and Windows support.
Visit FasthostsFull verdict → - Contabo VPS4.2/10 · Paid
A high-resource VPS range with generous traffic allowances and self-managed infrastructure.
Visit ContaboFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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