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Netcup

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German hosting provider founded in 2003, known for exceptional price-performance ratio on VPS and root servers. Operates own data centers in Germany, Austria, and the USA with ISO 27001 certification. Offers web hosting, VPS (x86 and ARM64), root servers with dedicated resources, and reseller hosting — all with hourly billing options and permanent low prices.

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Hosting Plans

Webhosting 1000

Shared
1 Month billing
€2.69 (~$3.09) /mo

Storage 25 GB SSD
Bandwidth Unlimited
Websites 1
Free Domain Yes
Free SSL Yes
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Webhosting 2000

Shared
1 Month billing
€4.03 (~$4.63) /mo

Storage 75 GB SSD
Bandwidth Unlimited
Websites 3
Free Domain Yes
Free SSL Yes

Backups

Webhosting 4000

Shared
1 Month billing
€8.10 (~$9.31) /mo

Storage 250 GB SSD
Bandwidth Unlimited
Websites 6
Free Domain Yes
Free SSL Yes

Backups

Webhosting 8000

Shared
1 Month billing
€13.17 (~$15.15) /mo

Storage 500 GB SSD
Bandwidth Unlimited
Websites 12
Free Domain Yes
Free SSL Yes

Backups

Server Locations

Central Europe
Nuremberg, Vienna
Southeast Asia
Singapore
US East
Manassas, Virginia
Western Europe
Amsterdam

Features & Technology

CMS & Platforms (7/7)

Drupal
Ghost
Joomla
Magento
PrestaShop
WooCommerce
WordPress

Languages & Frameworks (8/9)

Docker
Go
Laravel
Node.js
Perl
PHP
Python
Ruby
Kubernetes

Databases (4/4)

MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis

Developer Tools (6/8)

API Access
Cron Jobs
FTP
Git
SSH
WP-CLI
cPanel
Staging

Performance & CDN (2/4)

Caching
SSD Storage
CDN
LiteSpeed

Security (4/6)

2FA
Backups
DDoS Protection
SSL
Malware Scan
WAF

Support (1/4)

Tickets
Live Chat
Phone
Priority Support

Extras & Guarantees (3/5)

Free Domain
Money-Back Guarantee
Uptime Guarantee
Free Migration
Website Builder

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Exceptional price-performance ratio — among the cheapest VPS and root servers in Europe
  • + Dedicated CPU cores and ECC DDR5 RAM on root servers
  • + Hourly billing available on VPS and root servers
  • + Own ISO 27001 certified data centers in Germany, Austria, and USA
  • + No price increases on renewal — permanent low prices guaranteed
  • + Free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt on all plans
  • + ARM64 VPS option with Ampere Altra Max CPUs
  • + 30-day satisfaction guarantee on all products

Cons

  • - Prices in EUR only — no USD pricing
  • - No cPanel — uses Plesk for web hosting management
  • - 12-month minimum contract on web hosting plans
  • - No managed WordPress-specific hosting product
  • - No free CDN or server-side caching included
  • - Support primarily via ticket system — no phone support on basic plans
  • - No free domain on cheapest web hosting plan
  • - ARM VPS currently sold out (as of March 2026)

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MCP Server Hosting: Where to Actually Deploy in 2026
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MCP Server Hosting: Where to Actually Deploy in 2026

Where to host an MCP server: stdio vs HTTP vs streamable, VPS vs PaaS vs serverless, with real prices from Hetzner, Railway, DigitalOcean. Plus the security gotchas that bite teams in production.

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European GDPR Hosting Alternatives to U.S. Giants in 2026
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European GDPR Hosting Alternatives to U.S. Giants in 2026

Schrems II, the CLOUD Act and GDPR fines are pushing businesses toward European hosting. We compare Hetzner, Netcup, Contabo, OVHcloud, IONOS and Diploi against AWS and DigitalOcean with real prices and use cases.

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Self-Hosted Vercel Alternatives: Hosting Next.js Under $10 a Month
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Self-Hosted Vercel Alternatives: Hosting Next.js Under $10 a Month

Vercel bill at $300+? Coolify, Dokploy and CapRover on a 5 EUR Hetzner VPS deliver 90% of the Vercel experience. Real prices, step-by-step setup, and when Vercel is still the right call.

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ARM VPS Hosting in 2026: More Cores for Less Money
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ARM VPS Hosting in 2026: More Cores for Less Money

ARM VPS hosting gives you more cores for less money than x86 in 2026. We compare Hetzner, Netcup and the American clouds with real prices. See who wins.

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Self-Hosted LLM on a $5 VPS in 2026: What Actually Works
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Self-Hosted LLM on a $5 VPS in 2026: What Actually Works

You will not run GPT-4 on a $5 VPS. But Qwen 2.5-7B? Llama 3.2? With the right provider, yes. Here is what actually works in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is web hosting?

Web hosting is a service that makes it possible to publish one or more websites on the Internet and make them accessible to all users worldwide. When internet users want to access your website, all they have to do is enter the address or domain of your website in their web browser. This will establish a connection to your server and your website will be displayed on the user's browser.

How do I choose my web host?

1. Take your needs into account.Do you want to create a personal website or a website for your company? Once you have a clear idea of what you want to create and the number of pages you expect, you can start looking for a web hosting provider to choose an offer that meets your requirements. 2. Research your options.Once you know what you need, you can start researching your options. There are a variety of web hosting providers out there, so it's important that you take the time to find the

Are there any hidden costs for hosting?

The traffic or data traffic that is generated in total for all web hosting requests is limited with many offers from other providers and can lead to additional costs if the included amount is exceeded. With all netcup web hosting offers, all traffic is included and free of charge.

What is web hosting needed for?

Web hosting is used to store websites on servers so that they can be accessed by people anywhere in the world. Web hosting companies provide the technology and services required to make a website accessible on the internet. Web hosting customers are charged a monthly fee for this. In addition to web space, the web hosting packages also include a mail server and email storage space. In conjunction with the selected domain, you have the option of creating and using numerous email addresses. An e-m

What should I bear in mind with web hosting?

1. UptimeUptime is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a web hosting provider. Uptime is the percentage of time a server is online and available to website visitors. Most web hosting providers guarantee an uptime of at least 99%. Thanks to several network connections and particularly high-quality server hardware, we can guarantee our customers an annual average availability of 99.6%. 2. SecuritySecurity is another important aspect when choosing a web hosting provider

What types of hosting are there?

1. Shared hostingShared hosting is the most popular type of web hosting. It is the cheapest option and is perfect for small businesses and personal websites. With shared hosting, your website is hosted on the same server as other websites. This means that you share resources such as CPU and memory with other websites. 2. VPS hostingVPS hosting is a further development of shared hosting. With VPS hosting, your website is hosted on its own virtual server. This means that you have your own res

What is a VPS?

A VPS (Virtual Private Server), also known as a vServer, is a virtual machine that is hosted on a physical server and allows users to run isolated server environments with their own operating systems and applications. VPSs offer flexibility and control similar to dedicated servers, but at an affordable price. They are ideal for users who need their own server but don't want the cost and management of a physical server. 

What can I do with a VPS?

With a vServer, you have the ability to run a variety of tasks, including web hosting, database management, gaming servers, development environments and more. A VPS provides a scalable and customizable platform for a variety of applications, for both Linux and Windows operating systems.

What are the advantages of a VPS?

A VPS offers numerous benefits, including flexibility, scalability, security and cost savings. You can scale your resources as needed, customize your environment and use isolated server environments for improved security. With a VPS, you can maintain control of your server environment without the cost and hassle of a dedicated server. 

What is the difference between a VPS x86, VPS ARM64 and root server?

Both VPS (Virtual Private Server) and Root Servers are hosting solutions that give you access to your own virtual server.The main difference lies in the underlying architecture and the type of provisioning:VPS x86: Based on the x86 architecture with 64-bit capability. Suitable for a wide range of applications.VPS ARM: Based on the ARM architecture, also 64-bit capable. Especially efficient for specialized workloads such as IoT applications, edge computing, or resource-friendly server application

Where is the location of my VPS?

You select the server location directly on the product page before placing your order. The following locations are available:Vienna (VIE)Nuremberg (NUE)Amsterdam (AMS)Manassas/USA (MNZ) andSingapore (SIN)The respective abbreviation shows you in which data center your server is physically operated. There is also the option “No preference Europe” - you cannot specify the exact location, but your server will be set up exclusively in a European data center (e.g. Vienna, Nuremberg, or Amsterdam)

What contract terms are available for VPS Server G12?

 We offer a 12-month contract term for our regular rates. Alternatively, you can choose the hourly billing model. Special rates may have different terms.

Can I expand my VPS with local block storage?

Yes, you can expand your VPS with Local Block Storage after setup. This provides you with additional storage space for your data and applications to expand your performance and storage requirements.VPS plans from Generation 10 onwards can be expanded up to a maximum of 8 TB. Generation VPS G11s plans (VPS pico G11s, VPS nano G11s) cannot be expanded with Local Block Storage. VPS Lite G12 plans can be expanded up to 4 TB.

How are the servers billed?

The servers are billed in two ways: on an hourly basisor on a 12-month basisWith the hourly rates, you pay monthly in advance and are billed on an hourly basis when you end the contract. There are no minimum contract terms or notice periods. The 12-month billing offers you long-term planning security and possible cost savings over a longer contract term.

Can I rent a Windows Server?

netcup does not offer any ready-made Windows servers. However, you have the option of installing Windows on your server yourself via the SCP. Please note that this is a 180-day test license. Beyond that, you cannot purchase Windows software licenses via netcup. 

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