Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Germany
netcup VPS vs Index-Hosting VPS
netcup VPS leads on 0 checks, Index-Hosting VPS on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorenetcup VPS · 8.6/10
netcup VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in germany: 8.6 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Index-Hosting VPS leads on ram: 8 GB versus 2 GB.
netcup VPS is the better fit for known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting. Index-Hosting VPS is the better fit for budget VPS users seeking high listed resources.
- netcup VPS fits best
Known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting
- Index-Hosting VPS fits best
Budget VPS users seeking high listed resources
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Side by side
| Feature | netcup VPS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Index-Hosting VPS 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in VPS Hosting in Germany | #6 in VPS Hosting in Germany |
| Best for | Known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting | Budget VPS users seeking high listed resources |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Linux, Windows, Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Phone, Docs | Email, Tickets, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features netcup VPS 1/1 · Index-Hosting VPS 1/1 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | Not published | 4 vCPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB (best) |
| NVMe storage | Not published | 60 GB |
| Included traffic | Not published | 15 TB/mo |
| German locations | Not published | Frankfurt |
| Management options | Not published | Unmanaged |
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| Our verdict | netcup VPS provides virtual private server instances for developers, businesses and technically proficient users. Each server is an isolated virtual machine for websites, applications, databases and other workloads. The service runs in… Read the review → |
Index-Hosting VPS provides prepaid, KVM-based virtual private servers in Frankfurt, Germany. It suits solo users and small teams that want root-level control, a choice of Linux distributions or Windows Server, and substantial listed… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
netcup VPS — where it wins
- Root access and configurable Linux operating-system images
- 64 GB SSD storage and 2 TB monthly network traffic
- Web-based control panel with email, ticket, phone and docs support
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only deployments limit operating-system choice
- Self-managed servers require administration by the customer
- No free plan is offered
Index-Hosting VPS — where it wins
- €5.99/month includes 4 vCores, 8 GB RAM and 60 GB storage
- KVM, root access, NVMe storage and included DDoS filtering
- Linux and Windows Server templates with OS changes via the customer area
Where it doesn't
- All four configurations displayed on the VPS page are marked sold out
- Shared Intel Xeon vCores may limit dedicated CPU predictability
- Unmanaged administration leaves server operations to the customer
- netcup VPS8.6/10 · Paid
A Linux-only, self-managed VPS with root access and SSD storage.
Visit netcupFull verdict → - Index-Hosting VPS7.3/10 · From €5.99/mo
Low-cost Frankfurt VPS plans pair generous listed resources with root control.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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