ArduMaker vs Contabo
Contabo sells VPS with lots of resources per euro that you manage by hand. ArduMaker is a VPS with an app panel and an MCP server so an agent can manage it.
Side by side
| Criterion | ArduMaker | Contabo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From €5.00/month (list price), fixed per plan: no charges for usage, traffic or requests | Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB, 100 GB) from €4.40/month with a 24-month contract |
| Root and SSH access to the server | Yes, real root over SSH and a terminal in the browser | Yes |
| 24/7 processes (agents, bots, workers) | Yes: it is a Linux server, with no time limit and it never goes to sleep | Yes |
| Deploy from GitHub | Yes: repo and branch, every push deploys, with domain and SSL | No: set up by hand |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis installed and managed from the panel | Installed by hand |
| Docker and n8n | Docker and n8n (with workers, PostgreSQL and Redis) in one click | By hand or with application images |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, remote with OAuth 2.1: servers, deploys, databases, domains, services and tunnels | No official one (community ones only) |
| How it is managed | Web panel, terminal in the browser and AI agents over MCP | Customer panel and VNC console |
| Locations | Canada, Poland | Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney and India |
When Contabo is the better fit
- More RAM and disk per euro.
- Unlimited traffic under fair use.
- Many locations.
When ArduMaker is the better fit
- Deploys from GitHub, domains and SSL from the panel.
- Docker, n8n, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis in one click.
- An AI agent manages the server over MCP.
- Monthly with no lock-in: no 24-month contract needed.
Frequently asked questions
If Contabo has more resources per euro, why ArduMaker?
For the time you save: deploys, domains with SSL, databases and n8n are done from the panel or by your agent over MCP. If you prefer to manage everything by hand and are only after resources, Contabo is a good option.
Do I get root like on Contabo?
Yes, real root over SSH. The panel is a shortcut for the repetitive work; everything it does with a button can be done by hand.
Sources
Contabo data checked on 2026-10-16 on its official pages. Prices change: confirm them before deciding.