Liquid Web VS Contabo

Nexcess is Liquid Web’s specialized platform built specifically for WordPress, WooCommerce and Magento. You purchase through Liquid Web, but the actual hosting dashboard is Nexcess. It’s a structural decision: Liquid Web manages infrastructure and support, while Nexcess handles the application-level tools, staging, backups and ecommerce optimizations.

Yes. Managed WordPress and WooCommerce plans include no visit caps, no bandwidth throttling and no overage fees. This is valuable for sites that get seasonal spikes, viral traffic or heavy ad campaigns. Your plan isn’t punished for growth.

Security is built into the platform: automatic updates, daily malware scans, free SSL, Cloudflare Enterprise, DDoS protection and isolated staging updates. Higher-tier plans bring deeper protections, but even base plans offer more built-in security than many competing hosts.

Unlike some competitors, Contabo does not advertise a standard money-back guarantee. Instead, they focus on keeping prices consistently low and contracts flexible. If you’re unsure, it’s smart to start with a one-month plan to test their services.

Contabo supports multiple payment options depending on your currency, including credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers. If you choose PayPal or card, server provisioning begins instantly. With other methods, the first payment needs to be made manually.

All Contabo plans are unmanaged. This means you have full control over your server, but you’re also responsible for installing software, updates, and security. Beginners can make things easier by adding cPanel or Plesk for a user-friendly interface.