Vultr vs Contabo for Jellyfin
VPS providers with good transcoding performance and storage for running Jellyfin media server. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Jellyfin workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Vultr if you want the stronger overall fit.
Vultr 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.
$10.50
2 vCPU
80 GB
Linux
Jellyfin Requirements
Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 80 GB storage. For this workload, Outbound bandwidth matters quickly once multiple users stream at once.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $20.00/month | $10.50/month Best Price |
| Entry Plan Specs | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Jellyfin | 6 vCPU 16GB RAM 100GB NVME Fits Jellyfin |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,180 Fastest | 980 |
| Disk Read Speed | 620MB/s Fastest | 420MB/s |
| Network Throughput | 5,200Mbps Fastest | 2,800Mbps |
| Boot Time | 28.6seconds Quickest | 55.2seconds |
| Datacenter Regions | 12 locations | 6 locations |
| Hourly Billing | ||
| Support | ticket email | ticket email |
| Get Started | Visit Vultr | Visit Contabo |
Vultr for Jellyfin
Most datacenter locations of any provider Cloud Compute 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.
Contabo for Jellyfin
Unbeatable prices for storage and RAM Cloud VPS M is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $10.50.
Keep going from here
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Jellyfin: Vultr or Contabo?
Vultr starts at $20.00 for a qualifying plan, while Contabo starts at $10.50.
Which provider has better performance for Jellyfin?
Vultr scores 1180 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 Jellyfin?
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 Vultr vs Contabo comparison instead?
Use this page when Jellyfin is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.