EU VPS chooser · reviewed September 22, 2026
Hetzner vs Contabo vs OVH: which EU VPS fits?
Choose by the constraint that will hurt first, not by a generic “best VPS” score.
| Provider | Pick this if… | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Hetzner | You value a predictable API, strong automation, and a practical EU cloud workflow. | Region, IPv4, traffic, VAT, and exact stock still vary. |
| Contabo | You want more RAM or disk per euro and can accept a less uniform performance/support experience. | Do not compare headline capacity without checking CPU performance, backups, and renewal terms. |
| OVH | You need French data centers, already run OVH, or need its network/API ecosystem. | Audit the October 2026 Public Cloud bill: compute, local storage, and public IPv4 can be separate lines. |
How to decide
Start with region and workload, then compare the same vCPU, RAM, storage type, transfer, backup, and IPv4 assumptions. Prices are not quoted here because stock, VAT, and plan catalogs move. Check each provider before purchase.
OVH bill warning
If October's unbundling is the reason you are shopping, read the OVH October 2026 bill checklist first. VPSDoge has the reciprocal OVH à la carte invoice anatomy.
Bottom line
Pick Hetzner for automation, Contabo for capacity-per-euro with caveats, and OVH for its French footprint or an existing OVH estate. Avoid choosing on RAM alone.