Contabo vs Gorgias2026
Contabo
Web Hosting
High-spec, affordable VPS and dedicated server hosting with large RAM and storage allocations.
Gorgias
Customer Support
E-commerce helpdesk that unifies support tickets, live chat, and social media — built for Shopify stores.
Our Verdict
Contabo has the pricing advantage ($7/mo vs $10/mo).
Choose Contabo if…
teams at the startups and small teams stage
Choose Gorgias if…
teams at the small to mid-sized businesses stage
Side-by-Side Comparison
Green highlight = advantage on that metric.
| Feature | Contabo | Gorgias |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $10/mo |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | 7 days | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Features & Capabilities | ||
| Best for | startups and small teams | small to mid-sized businesses |
| Tracked features | 3 | 8 |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2003 | 2015 |
| Verified listing | ||
Pricing
Contabo
SubscriptionGorgias
SubscriptionContabo
$7/moGorgias
$10/moContabo
Gorgias
Contabo
Gorgias
7 daysRatings & Reviews
Contabo
No reviews yetGorgias
No reviews yetFeatures & Capabilities
Contabo
startups and small teamsGorgias
small to mid-sized businessesContabo
3Gorgias
8Company
Contabo
2003Gorgias
2015Contabo
Gorgias
Key Differences
Contabo
$7/mo✓
Gorgias
$10/mo
Contabo
Not available
Gorgias
✓7 days
Contabo
3 tracked features
Gorgias
✓8 tracked features
Contabo is best for…
Strengths
- Outstanding specs per dollar
- EU and US data centre locations
- No contracts — cancel anytime
- Large storage allocations
Gorgias is best for…
Strengths
- Best helpdesk for Shopify stores
- Order data in every ticket
- Omnichannel: email chat social SMS
- AI auto-responses for common questions
Pricing Comparison
Contabo
From $6.99/mo
Cloud VPS starting from $6.99/month.
Gorgias
From $10/mo
Starter plan from $10/month for 50 tickets.
Pricing information is verified periodically. Visit each vendor's pricing page for current rates and plan details.
Feature Comparison
Only in Contabo
- Automatic Backups
- Custom Domain
Both tools
- API Access
Only in Gorgias
- Ticketing System
- Live Chat
- Omnichannel Support
- Chatbot / AI Agent
- SLA Management
- Workflow Automation
- Shared Inbox
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main difference between Contabo and Gorgias?
- Contabo has the pricing advantage ($7/mo vs $10/mo). Choose Contabo if you need it for teams at the startups and small teams stage. Choose Gorgias if you need it for teams at the small to mid-sized businesses stage.
- Is Contabo cheaper than Gorgias?
- Contabo is cheaper at From $6.99/mo vs From $10/mo. Note that pricing tiers vary — check each vendor's current pricing page for up-to-date details.
- Can I switch from Contabo to Gorgias?
- Yes — most teams can migrate from Contabo to Gorgias with a data export/import process. Check whether both tools support CSV or API data export before starting. Gorgias offers a free trial, so you can test it before cancelling Contabo.
- Does Contabo or Gorgias offer a free trial?
- Gorgias offers a free trial of 7 days. Contabo does not currently offer a free trial.