Same fast deploy. Managed conveniences included.
Contabo is known for offering large specs at low prices. Nxeon takes a different angle: a developer-first NVMe VPS on a self-healing ZFS mirror, built for Asia-Pacific latency, fast ~47s deploys, game servers and managed conveniences — compared honestly, row by row.
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Nxeon vs Contabo, line by line
Only public facts and our own live prices — no invented competitor figures. A cyan check is a genuine Nxeon win; an even row is called even; and where Contabo is the better fit, we say so.
| Compared | managedfrom $8.88/mo · first month free | Contabobig specs at a low price |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & terms | ||
| PricingContabo winsContabo's reputation for large specs per dollar is genuine — if raw resources are your top priority, that's a real reason to pick them. | Simple all-in plans, no card to sign up | Known for big specs at a low price |
| Performance & specs | ||
| Location focusContabo winsContabo's multiple regions reach more of the globe than our single Singapore node. | Single Singapore node — low latency across Asia-Pacific | Multiple global regions |
| StorageEvenBoth offer NVMe-class storage on their higher tiers — ours sits on a ZFS mirror for data integrity. | Enterprise NVMe SSD on a self-healing ZFS mirror | SSD/NVMe options depending on plan tier |
| Deploy speedEvenBoth spin up reasonably fast — we're not going to pretend a few seconds is a moat. | ~47s median deploy | Provisioning times vary by plan and region |
| Dedicated IPv4EvenA dedicated IPv4 ships with the box on both sides — table stakes, and we treat it that way. | Included with every plan | Included; extras billed separately |
| Management & support | ||
| Backups Nxeon winsBackups and snapshots come with every Nxeon plan rather than being a paid add-on you have to remember. | Automatic daily backups + instant snapshots | Backup add-ons available |
| Resize Nxeon winsResize is one click here with no rebuild — Contabo's upgrade process varies by product. | One-click resize, no rebuild | Upgrades supported; process varies |
| ProtectionEvenNetwork-level DDoS mitigation ships on both — table stakes, and we treat it that way. | Always-on DDoS protection + managed firewall | Network DDoS protection included |
| Platform & ecosystem | ||
| Game servers Nxeon winsGame servers are a headline use case here with one-click setups. On Contabo you'd configure it yourself. | First-class — Minecraft, Rust, Valheim, Palworld, CS2, more | Possible, but you configure it yourself |
| One-click apps Nxeon winsOur one-click apps are ready to use out of the box, beyond the base images and optional panels Contabo offers. | Docker, WordPress, Nextcloud, Ghost, n8n + cPanel/Plesk | Some images and optional panels |
vsContaboPricing & terms
Contabo's reputation for large specs per dollar is genuine — if raw resources are your top priority, that's a real reason to pick them.
Performance & specs
Contabo's multiple regions reach more of the globe than our single Singapore node.
Both offer NVMe-class storage on their higher tiers — ours sits on a ZFS mirror for data integrity.
Both spin up reasonably fast — we're not going to pretend a few seconds is a moat.
A dedicated IPv4 ships with the box on both sides — table stakes, and we treat it that way.
Management & support
Backups and snapshots come with every Nxeon plan rather than being a paid add-on you have to remember.
Resize is one click here with no rebuild — Contabo's upgrade process varies by product.
Network-level DDoS mitigation ships on both — table stakes, and we treat it that way.
Platform & ecosystem
Game servers are a headline use case here with one-click setups. On Contabo you'd configure it yourself.
Our one-click apps are ready to use out of the box, beyond the base images and optional panels Contabo offers.
Contabo is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Nxeon. This comparison reflects Nxeon's understanding at the time of writing — always check each provider's current plans and pricing.
Three reasons the move sticks
Managed extras without extra clicks
Contabo's backups are a paid add-on and resize varies by product. Nxeon bundles daily backups, snapshots and one-click resize into every plan.
Live in about 47 seconds
Our median deploy is ~47 seconds, and game servers and app stacks ship with one-click templates so you're productive almost immediately.
You keep full control
Full root access over SSH on NVMe storage backed by a self-healing ZFS mirror — you run whatever stack you like while we handle the platform underneath.
Switching from Contabo? We move everything.
Point us at your old server. A read-only scan finds your apps, databases and containers, then we copy them to the same paths and bring them back up — while you watch it happen.
- Apps, databases & Docker/compose — moved for you
- Restored to the exact same paths, no reconfig
- We start what we can, and flag anything manual — honestly
Connect your old server
Read-only. We never store your credentials.
No agent to install. Nothing changes on this server.
A straight answer
No comparison wins every use case. Here's the honest split.
Choose Nxeon if…
- Your users or players are in Asia-Pacific
- You want a fast, ~47s deploy and one-click apps
- You value backups, snapshots and easy resize
- You want a 99.9% uptime SLA on ZFS-backed NVMe
Choose Contabo if…
- Maximum specs per dollar is your top priority
- You want a region closer to non-APAC users
- You're happy configuring things yourself
- You need very large storage on a budget
Loved by teams who moved
“Contabo's specs-per-dollar was great, but I kept forgetting to add backups as a separate line item. Now they're just on by default.”
“Deploy to a working Minecraft server was under a minute, one-click template and all.”
“Full root on NVMe/ZFS, and I still get one-click resize when I need more room.”
Common questions
Is Nxeon a good Contabo alternative?+
If you want a VPS that's quick to launch, close to Asia-Pacific users, and comes with managed conveniences like daily backups, snapshots and one-click resize, Nxeon is a focused alternative. Contabo is known for offering large specs at low prices, so if raw resources per dollar is your priority, it's worth a look.
How fast can I get a server running on Nxeon?+
Our median deploy is around 47 seconds, and game servers and app stacks ship with one-click templates so you're productive almost immediately rather than configuring from a blank image.
Which is better for Asia-Pacific users?+
Nxeon runs a single node in Singapore, which keeps latency low across Asia-Pacific. If most of your users are elsewhere, weigh a provider with a region closer to them — physical distance matters more than the brand.
What does Nxeon cost?+
Simple all-in monthly plans with a dedicated IPv4 included and no credit card required to sign up. We aim for predictable all-in pricing rather than a long list of metered add-ons.
Do I still get full control?+
Yes. You get full root access over SSH on NVMe storage backed by a self-healing ZFS mirror, so you can install and run whatever stack you like while we handle the platform underneath.
Try the managed side for free. Your server is 47 seconds away.
First month free on hosting plans, backups included, and a free migration off Contabo.