Quick comparison
| Feature | Contabo | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.6 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 40 | 42 |
| Hosting types | VPS, Dedicated, Cloud | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | AED 18.17 | AED 3.67 |
| Renewal from | — | AED 36.70 |
| Max RAM | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 2000 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | — | Yes |
| Free backups | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 172 | 114 |
Contabo
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | AED 20.90 Renewal: AED 26.13 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 130.64 Renewal: AED 163.31 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 410.16 Renewal: AED 455.72 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 21.98 | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 29.18 | 8 GB | 400 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 18.17 | 8 GB | 75 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 29.18 | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.71 | 8 GB | 75 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 103.79 | 12 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 693.63 | 128 GB | 2000 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 2,822.23 | 192 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 24 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,020.26 | 128 GB | 2000 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 3,699.36 | 192 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 95.42 | 30 GB | 1200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 168.82 | 64 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 433.06 | 64 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 532.88 | 96 GB | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 170.29 | 24 GB | 180 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 202.58 | 32 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 394.16 | 24 GB | 180 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 426.45 | 32 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 168.82 | 50 GB | 1399 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 305.34 | 48 GB | 360 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 405.17 | 64 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 529.21 | 48 GB | 360 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 572.52 | 96 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 697.30 | 128 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 18 GB | 1000 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 95.42 | 48 GB | 250 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 172.49 | 24 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 216.53 | 96 GB | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 316.72 | 48 GB | 250 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,497.36 | 128 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 18.17 | 4 GB | 300 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 473.43 | 128 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 796.39 | 96 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 629.04 | 64 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 137.23 | 96 GB | — | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,060.63 | 128 GB | 2000 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.67 Renewal: AED 36.70 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 13.28 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.34 Renewal: AED 22.02 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | AED 3,239.17 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 20.11 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 37.34 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 4,068.91 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 19.95 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 187.49 Renewal: AED 219.40 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 21.26 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.98 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 199.46 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.34 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 18.35 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 311.95 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 29.36 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 275.25 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 660.60 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 73.40 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 440.40 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,284.50 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 128.45 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 403.70 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 256.90 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 550.50 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,211.10 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 110.10 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 256.90 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 697.30 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 183.50 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 403.70 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 623.90 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 807.40 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 330.30 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 587.20 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 513.80 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.99 Renewal: AED 43.88 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.99 Renewal: AED 127.65 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 11.97 Renewal: AED 17.95 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 31.91 Renewal: AED 63.83 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, Contabo or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (Contabo: AED 18.17/mo vs IONOS: AED 3.67/mo).
Which is better, Contabo or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (Contabo: 3.6/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, Contabo or IONOS?
Contabo: up to 192 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
Contabo 2000 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Only IONOS shows free SSL on tracked plans.
Which is better for beginners in United Arab Emirates?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in United Arab Emirates.
How do I choose between Contabo and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in United Arab Emirates. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.