Hetzner vs Contabo for Plex
VPS with good CPU power for transcoding and bandwidth for Plex media streaming. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Plex 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.
$8.09
2 vCPU
80 GB
Linux
Plex Requirements
Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 80 GB storage. For this workload, Streaming users expose weak egress limits faster than most app workloads do.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8.09/month Best Price | $10.50/month |
| Entry Plan Specs | 4 vCPU 8GB RAM 80GB NVME Fits Plex | 6 vCPU 16GB RAM 100GB NVME Fits Plex |
| 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 Plex
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX32 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.09.
Contabo for Plex
Unbeatable prices for storage and RAM Cloud VPS M is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $10.50.
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 Plex: Hetzner or Contabo?
Hetzner starts at $8.09 for a qualifying plan, while Contabo starts at $10.50.
Which provider has better performance for Plex?
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 Plex?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 80 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Hetzner vs Contabo comparison instead?
Use this page when Plex is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.