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AlexHost vs Contabo: Feature Comparison
AlexHost
Contabo
Common Features
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AlexHost Hosting Plans — Best Value Picks
VPS Plans
P4
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4 vCores -
DDR4 8 GB -
80 GB NVMe -
Shared 1 Gbps
P6
- 6 vCores
- DDR4 12 GB
- 120 GB NVMe
- Shared 1 Gbps
R3
- 4 vCores
- DDR5 4 GB
- 80GB NVMe
- Shared 1Gbps
Dedicated Servers
Intel® Xeon®
E5-2690 v3
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12 Cores 24 Threads -
DDR4 8/16/ 32/ 64 GB ECC -
SSD or NVMe
2x Intel® Xeon®
E5-2620 v3
- 12 Cores 24 Threads
- DDR4 32/
64/ 128/ 256 GB ECC - SSD
2x Intel® Xeon®
E5-2699 v3
- 36 Cores 72 Threads
- DDR4 32/
64/ 128/ 256 GB ECC - SSD
Why Choose AlexHost Over Contabo?
AlexHost has been a trusted European hosting provider since 2008, operating its own physical data center in Chisinau, Moldova. Unlike Contabo — which primarily targets North American small businesses and relies on outsourced infrastructure — AlexHost owns its hardware and network outright, with 51 Gbps of total backbone capacity across eight European server locations.
For users who need genuine performance control, AlexHost's KVM-based VPS plans with AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processors and DDR5 RAM deliver significantly faster response times than Contabo's shared or managed offerings. Storage runs on NVMe SSDs with read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s — a concrete advantage over the standard SSDs Contabo provides.
One of the most common complaints in any web hosting comparison is aggressive renewal pricing:
Introductory rates can triple upon renewal. AlexHost's pricing is consistent and transparent — discounts are available for longer billing cycles (up to 15% for 12-month plans), but the base rate remains stable. No bait-and-switch.
On the security side, DDoS protection is included on all AlexHost VPS and dedicated plans at no extra charge. Other providers don't include DDoS protection by default — it's sold as an add-on through their "Protection Power" service. For any business in a competitive or high-traffic environment, this difference matters.
AlexHost also stands apart with full root access on all VPS plans, support for custom server configurations, and acceptance of cryptocurrency payments — features that other providers do not offer. For developers, agencies, or privacy-conscious users, this combination of European jurisdiction, flexible payment options, and offshore-friendly policies makes AlexHost the stronger alternative for any serious hosting workload.
FAQ
AlexHost operates entirely within 8 European countries with its own data center in Moldova, making it ideal for EU-focused deployments with strong data sovereignty. Contabo offers more global locations (11 across 4 continents) but mixes EU with US and Asia infrastructure. If your audience is European and data residency matters, AlexHost is the stronger choice.
AlexHost guarantees 99.99% uptime backed by its SLA — translating to under 53 minutes of allowed downtime per year. Contabo advertises 99.9% on most VPS plans (approximately 8.76 hours/year). For uptime-critical workloads, AlexHost's SLA is the stronger commitment.
AlexHost accepts Bitcoin and multiple other cryptocurrencies through several payment gateways, with no ID verification required for standard orders. Contabo explicitly does not accept cryptocurrency payments. If privacy-friendly payment methods matter to you, AlexHost is the only option of the two.
Yes. AlexHost owns and operates a data center in Chisinau, Moldova, operational since 2013 — located underground in a former military bunker with redundant power, N+1 cooling, Cisco/Juniper switching, and a 51 Gbps backbone. Contabo also runs its own data centers, primarily in Germany, with some leased locations globally.
AlexHost offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all services. Contabo provides only a 14-day refund window. If you want more time to evaluate the service risk-free, AlexHost gives you twice as long.
