IONOS
IONOS · Founded 1988 · Montabaur, Germany
6.8
Overall
/ 10
German host (formerly 1&1) with VPS S from $2/mo (1 vCPU/512MB/10GB). EU data centers, 99.95% SLA, free Plesk.
WebsiteBest for: EU small business, Plesk users
Scores
Overall6.8
Reliability7.8
Performance6.8
Value8.8
Support7.0
- Uptime SLA
- 99.95%
- Founded
- 1988
- Regions
- 6
Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS SPopular | 1 vCPU | 512 MB | 10 GB SSD | Unlimited | $2 |
| VPS M | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 20 GB SSD | Unlimited | $4 |
| VPS L | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 40 GB SSD | Unlimited | $6 |
| VPS XL | 4 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Unlimited | $12 |
Pros
- ✓$2 entry is very cheap
- ✓EU data privacy
- ✓Free Plesk + SSL
- ✓Long-established (since 1988)
Cons
- ✕512MB entry is weak
- ✕Only 6 regions
- ✕Support upsells hard
- ✕Performance modest
Data Center Regions (6)
USA (Kansas)Germany (Frankfurt)Germany (Karlsruhe)UK (London)Spain (Madrid)France (Paris)
Features
VPS S / M / L / XLCloud PanelFree PleskDDoS protectionSSL (wildcard)Backup (optional)APIISO mount
Payment methods
Credit CardPayPalSEPA
Certifications
ISO27001ISO27018
User Reviews
EU Small Biz★★★★☆2025-06
Cheap + Plesk = easy for non-tech owners.