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Contabo vs DreamHost: prices and plans compared

Every Contabo and DreamHost plan we track, compared on the price you pay to start, what it renews at and the cost over three years, plus money-back terms, uptime guarantees and data centers. Prices are checked against both providers daily (October 2026).

The short answer

  • DreamHost is cheaper to start: $1.99/mo against $4.95/mo.
  • Contabo renews lower: its cheapest plan renews at $6.19/mo against $7.99/mo.
  • DreamHost gives a longer money-back window (30 days against none).
  • Contabo has data centers in more countries (7 against 1).
  • For VPS hosting, Contabo scores higher on value: 86/100 against 76/100.
  • For dedicated servers, Contabo scores higher on value: 68/100 against 51/100.
ContaboDreamHost
Starting price≈ $4.95/moContabo Cloud VPS 4 SSD$1.99/moDreamHost Web Hosting Launch
Renews at≈ $6.19/mo$7.99/mo
Plans4234
Kinds of hostingVPS hosting, dedicated servers, GPU serversweb hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, business email hosting
Money-back guaranteeNone30 days
Uptime guarantee99.9%100%
Support24/7, phone, live chat24/7, live chat
Data center countries7Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Japan, Australia…1United States
Founded20031997
HeadquartersGermanyUnited States
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VPS hosting: Contabo vs DreamHost

ContaboDreamHost
Cheapest planContabo Cloud VPS 4 SSD4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 100 GB SSDDreamHost VPS Stack 42 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 75 GB NVMe
From / renews at≈ $4.95 / ≈ $6.19 per month$5.99 / $10.99 per month
Best value planContabo Cloud VPS 18 SSDValue score 86/100DreamHost VPS Stack 32Value score 76/100

Dedicated servers: Contabo vs DreamHost

ContaboDreamHost
Cheapest planContabo Cloud VDS S6 vCPU · 24 GB RAM · 180 GB NVMeDreamHost Dedicated Standard 6-core, 16 GB, 480 GB SSD6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 480 GB SSD
From / renews at≈ $44.10 / ≈ $55.12 per month$119.99 / $165.00 per month
Best value planContabo Dedicated AMD Genoa 24 CoresValue score 68/100DreamHost Dedicated Enhanced 12-core, 128 GB, 1920 GB SSDValue score 51/100

Frequently asked questions

Is Contabo cheaper than DreamHost?

DreamHost has the lower starting price: DreamHost Web Hosting Launch at $1.99/mo, against Contabo Cloud VPS 4 SSD at $4.95/mo. Compare the renewal prices too: they decide what you pay from the second term.

Which renews cheaper, Contabo or DreamHost?

Contabo's cheapest plan renews at $6.19/mo and DreamHost's at $7.99/mo. Over three years, Contabo averages $5.36/mo and DreamHost $4.66/mo on those plans.

Do Contabo and DreamHost offer a money-back guarantee?

Contabo has no money-back window. DreamHost has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Which is better for VPS hosting, Contabo or DreamHost?

On our value score, Contabo: its Contabo Cloud VPS 18 SSD plan scores 86/100 against 76/100 for DreamHost's best VPS hosting plan. The score weighs resources per dollar over three years, renewal price, uptime, refund window and support.

Which is better for dedicated servers, Contabo or DreamHost?

On our value score, Contabo: its Contabo Dedicated AMD Genoa 24 Cores plan scores 68/100 against 51/100 for DreamHost's best dedicated servers plan. The score weighs resources per dollar over three years, renewal price, uptime, refund window and support.

See how we collect prices and score plans. Always confirm the final price at checkout.

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