On price, Hostinger starts lower at $1.99/mo against $4.99/mo for Contabo. Hostinger carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Hostinger reports the better tracked uptime at 99.95%. Contabo has been operating longer, since 2003.
If entry price is what decides it, start with Hostinger. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Hostinger has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.