The netcup Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about netcup in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
netcup
The Insider’s Guide
German web hosting, vServers and root servers priced in euros
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from netcup’s own pages.
Made by netcup GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from netcup’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on netcup’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 49 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
netcup is a German host that sells cloud web hosting, virtual servers (VPS) on x86 and ARM64, root servers, domains and managed servers. Prices on its site include German VAT by default, can be switched to another country's VAT rate, and web hosting prices are stated to hold for the whole term.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about netcup, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Hosting panel work for each site, and server plans need configuring.
- 1
Best for cheap web hosting and VPS from Germany
Prices include German VAT by default, and the cheaper web plans leave out Python, Ruby on Rails and Node.js.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $3.01 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €2.69 per month incl. 19% VAT (Webhosting 1000).
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Cloud web hosting
Web hosting runs on a redundant cloud setup with chroot environments, SSH access and free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for all domains.
- 5
vServers with remote console and API
Virtual servers come with snapshots, a remote console, a DVD drive, an API, DDoS protection and traffic included.
- 6
Root servers
Root servers offer guaranteed resources and root access from the first minute.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 49 of 122
That is against the other web hosts we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Your call
netcup sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
netcup at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from €2.69 per month incl. 19% VAT (Webhosting 1000)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- netcup GmbH
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for cheap web hosting and VPS from Germany
netcup sells web hosting from €2.69 a month and vServers on 12-month contracts, with an API for servers. Prices include German VAT by default, and the cheaper web plans leave out Python, Ruby on Rails and Node.js.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Webhosting 1000 is €2.69 a month incl. VAT, under 60% of the $5 cheaper-quarter start. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one. |
| Features | C | Web hosting, vServers with a remote console and API, root servers and domains. Python, Rails and Node.js are not in the two smallest plans. |
| Ease of use | C | Hosting panel work for each site, and server plans need configuring. No store rating. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web control panel only, with no integrations listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who netcup is for
- Fits if you want low-cost PHP hosting or a vServer in Germany
- Works for small sites on Webhosting 1000
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need Python, Ruby on Rails or Node.js on the two cheapest web plans
- Watch out: prices are in euros and read at the German VAT default of 19%
- Tight if you need a month-to-month VPS, as the cheaper price is on a 12-month contract
- Not for you if you want a free plan or a trial
Good to know
Good for
- European buyers who want German hosting at a low monthly price
- Developers who want cheap x86 or ARM64 VPS on 12 or 24-month terms
- Small WordPress sites on web hosting with SSH access
Worth knowing
- Prices are in euros and, by default, include German VAT of 19%; the site lets a buyer pick another country's VAT rate, and these figures were read at the German default.
- Python, Ruby on Rails and Node.js are not included in Webhosting 1000 and 2000.
- VPS prices fall with longer contracts: the page marks 12 months as -13% and 24 months as -26% against the 1-month price.
- The vServer prices shown here are for the default location; the site's price data lists other locations such as Singapore at higher figures.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$3.01
A month to start
netcup is a paid product, starting at €2.69 per month incl. 19% VAT (Webhosting 1000).
Nothing free and no trial on the pages read, so you pay from day one.
Webhosting 1000
€2.69
per month, incl. 19% VAT
50 GB SSD, SSH access, SSL certificates and 1 .de or alternative domain included. No Python, Ruby or Node.js.
Webhosting 2000
€4.03
per month, incl. 19% VAT
150 GB SSD, SSH access, the WordPress toolkit and 3 .de domains or 1 alternative domain included.
Webhosting 4000
€8.10
per month, incl. 19% VAT
500 GB SSD, SSH access, Ruby and Node.js, and 6 .de domains or 2 alternative domains included.
Webhosting 8000
€13.17
per month, incl. 19% VAT
1000 GB SSD, SSH access, Ruby and Node.js, and 12 .de domains or 3 alternative domains included.
VPS 500 G12.5
€8.26
per month on a 12-month contract, incl. 19% VAT
2 vCore (x86), 4 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD, traffic included. The page also shows €9.50 for a 1-month term, and 12 and 24-month terms are marked -13% and -26%.
VPS 1000 G12.5
€14.50
per month on a 12-month contract, incl. 19% VAT
4 vCore (x86), 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. Larger VPS 2000, 4000 and 8000 plans run up to 16 vCore, 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD.
Read from netcup.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
German web hosting, vServers and root servers priced in euros. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, databases.
Web hosting, vServers with a remote console and API, root servers and domains.
- Cloud web hosting
- Web hosting runs on a redundant cloud setup with chroot environments, SSH access and free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for all domains.
- vServers with remote console and API
- Virtual servers come with snapshots, a remote console, a DVD drive, an API, DDoS protection and traffic included.
- Root servers
- Root servers offer guaranteed resources and root access from the first minute.
- Local block storage
- Extra storage for vServers is priced from €0.012 per GB and month, up to 8 TB, without a fixed term.
- Managed servers and clusters
- Managed vServers, netcup Enterprise managed servers and a managed cloud cluster are listed for buyers who do not want to run Linux themselves.
- Domains
- Domain registration, transfers and a reseller program are sold alongside hosting.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
netcup is made by netcup GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
49/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
netcup's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 49 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 24.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 105 of 122) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $3.01 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 17 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 9 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. netcup’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 105 of 122
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 122
- CEase of useAbove 40 of 122
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 122
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 111 web hosts. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. netcup is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
netcup sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $36.06 a year.
What you could make
- It runs in a browser, which is where something home-made would run too.
What you could not
- Databases with views, filters and links between them.
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. netcup’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Hetzner, IONOS, Strato, Contabo and OVHcloud
The 5 tools netcup is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Hetzner
From €1.60/mo
German hosting: web hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers.
- netcup also covers databases.
- Hetzner also covers file sharing.
- 1.8GPA
IONOS
From $8/mo
Shared and WordPress hosting with a domain, wildcard SSL and email.
- netcup also covers databases.
- IONOS also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
- 1.6GPA
Strato
From £4/mo
German web hosting with a domain and mailbox included.
- Strato also covers malware protection.
- 1.6GPA
Contabo
From $5.28/mo
Low-priced VPS and dedicated servers from a German host.
- netcup also covers databases.
- 2.0GPA
OVHcloud
From $4.54/mo
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is netcup free?
No. netcup is a paid product, starting at €2.69 per month incl. 19% VAT (Webhosting 1000).
How much does netcup cost?
netcup lists 6 plans. Webhosting 1000: €2.69 per month, incl.
What platforms does netcup work on?
netcup is available on Web.
Does netcup have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. netcup is listed for Web.
Does netcup have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. netcup is listed for Web.
Is netcup open source?
netcup is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does netcup have an API?
Yes. netcup offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes netcup?
netcup is made by netcup GmbH.
What are the alternatives to netcup?
The closest alternatives to netcup in our directory are Hetzner, IONOS, Strato, Contabo and OVHcloud.
How does netcup compare with other web hosts?
netcup's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 49 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 24.
Is netcup good value for money?
ToolGPA grades netcup A for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $3.01 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 17 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of netcup?
netcup sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from netcup’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from netcup's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by netcup GmbH. Prices change, so check netcup.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- netcup, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/netcup
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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