Hetzner vs Contabo for Game Server
Low-latency VPS with good network performance for hosting game servers. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Game Server workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Hetzner if you want the stronger overall fit.
Hetzner wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.
Pick Contabo if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.
Contabo may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.
$4.51
2 vCPU
40 GB
Linux / Windows
Game Server Requirements
Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 40 GB storage. For this workload, Low latency and DDoS posture matter more than raw storage performance.
Operating system fit
Linux / Windows
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4.51/month Best Price | $5.50/month |
| Entry Plan Specs | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 40GB NVME Fits Game Server | 4 vCPU 8GB RAM 50GB NVME Fits Game Server |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,245 Fastest | 980 |
| Disk Read Speed | 1,850MB/s Fastest | 420MB/s |
| Network Throughput | 9,800Mbps Fastest | 2,800Mbps |
| Boot Time | 18.5seconds Quickest | 55.2seconds |
| Datacenter Regions | 4 locations | 6 locations |
| Hourly Billing | ||
| Support | ticket email phone | ticket email |
| Get Started | Visit Hetzner | Visit Contabo |
Hetzner for Game Server
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX22 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $4.51.
Contabo for Game Server
Unbeatable prices for storage and RAM Cloud VPS S is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $5.50.
Keep going from here
Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Game Server: Hetzner or Contabo?
Hetzner starts at $4.51 for a qualifying plan, while Contabo starts at $5.50.
Which provider has better performance for Game Server?
Hetzner scores 1245 on the latest CPU run and Contabo scores 980. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.
Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Game Server?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 40 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Hetzner vs Contabo comparison instead?
Use this page when Game Server is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.