Comparison & alternativesUpdated: 08/11/2026

Netcup comparison & alternatives

Netcup vs Hetzner, Contabo, OVHcloud and older generations — with verifiable prices, performance data and a clear recommendation for when another provider fits better.

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Hetzner Cloud

Netcup RS 1000 G12.5 vs Hetzner Cloud CCX13 / CX32

Direct comparison of dedicated AMD EPYC 9645 cores on Netcup Root Server G12.5 versus Hetzner Cloud shared (CX32) and dedicated (CCX13) instances.

Metrics: 4

Contabo

Netcup Root Server G12.5 vs Contabo Cloud VPS

Why DevOps engineers migrate from oversold Contabo vCores to Netcup Root Servers with dedicated AMD EPYC 9645 cores and 0.0% CPU Steal.

Metrics: 4

OVHcloud

Netcup Root Server G12.5 vs OVHcloud VPS Elite / Comfort

Comparing Netcup Gen 12.5 dedicated AMD EPYC 9645 hardware in Nuremberg/Vienna/Amsterdam against OVHcloud's shared vCore VPS lineup.

Metrics: 4

Netcup Gen 11 / Gen 12

Netcup Gen 12.5 (AMD EPYC 9645) vs Gen 11 / Gen 12 Upgrade Guide

YABS benchmark comparison from older Netcup G11 (EPYC 7702 DDR4) and G12 (EPYC 9634) to the new Gen 12.5 (AMD EPYC 9645 Turin DDR5 ECC).

Metrics: 4

Netcup VPS 1000 G12.5

Netcup RS 1000 G12.5 (Root Server) vs VPS 1000 G12.5

Direct YABS benchmark comparison between Netcup's dedicated Root Server RS 1000 G12.5 and shared vCore VPS 1000 G12.5.

Metrics: 4

What we compare

We compare price, CPU isolation (dedicated vs shared), NVMe performance, network, contract terms and support transparency.

Monthly price including the relevant tax, clearly marked net/gross.
Performance: Geekbench 6, FIO 4K and CPU steal where available.
Contract: minimum term, cancellation notice, setup fees.
Support: official channels; guaranteed response times are not available.

Affiliate & independence

Some links may be affiliate links. If you order through them, we receive a commission; the price you pay does not change. Commission influences neither the selection nor the order of recommendations.

The Hetzner comparison stays informational. Contabo and IONOS may include affiliate links; OVHcloud and STRATO are not currently listed as partners.

Current comparisons

The comparison currently covers Hetzner Cloud, Contabo and OVHcloud. IONOS and STRATO are not included yet.

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Who is Netcup for?

Netcup is strong for dedicated EPYC cores, European locations and value for technical users. Hetzner is often the broader cloud alternative; Contabo attracts with a lot of RAM per euro but has different isolation and support characteristics. The workload decides, not the brand name.

Official sources & further reading

Netcup affiliate programOfficial terms; 10% revenue for new customers.Contabo affiliate programOpen program via CJ; commissions vary by product.IONOS affiliate programOpen program; check terms.HetznerInformation link, not an affiliate.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a commission influence the comparison?

No. Criteria and order are fixed before affiliate integration. If a competitor fits a workload better, we say so — even without a commission.

Why is Hetzner not linked as an affiliate?

The Hetzner comparison stays informational and contains no partner link.

Are the prices current?

We mark the verification date. Prices and promotions change; always check the final price in the official shop.