Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Germany
netcup VPS vs manitu vServer
netcup VPS leads on 0 checks, manitu vServer 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 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
manitu vServer leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB.
netcup VPS is the better fit for known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting. manitu vServer is the better fit for affordable Linux VPS with unlimited traffic.
- netcup VPS fits best
Known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting
- manitu vServer fits best
Affordable Linux VPS with unlimited traffic
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Side by side
| Feature | netcup VPS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | manitu vServer 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in VPS Hosting in Germany | #8 in VPS Hosting in Germany |
| Best for | Known, low-cost Linux VPS hosting | Affordable Linux VPS with unlimited traffic |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web, Linux |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features netcup VPS 1/1 · manitu vServer 1/1 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | Not published | 2 vCPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| NVMe storage | Not published | Not published |
| Included traffic | Not published | Not published |
| German locations | Not published | Other-germany |
| 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 → |
manitu vServer provides Linux virtual private servers running on KVM virtualization in manitu’s German data center in St. Wendel, Saarland. It is aimed at solo users, small businesses and mid-market teams that want direct control over a… 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
manitu vServer — where it wins
- KVM virtualization with full root access
- 1 Gbit/s connection with no traffic limit
- Snapshots, VNC console and rescue system included
Where it doesn't
- Server administration is customer-managed
- Plans support Linux distributions rather than other operating systems
- Three-month minimum term with quarterly prepayment
- netcup VPS8.6/10 · Paid
A Linux-only, self-managed VPS with root access and SSD storage.
Visit netcupFull verdict → - manitu vServer7.0/10 · From €4.99/mo
Affordable, unmanaged Linux VPS with generous traffic and German hosting.
Visit manituFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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