Comparisons › Hetzner vs IONOS
Our Recommendation

Hetzner

Top Pick
87/100
★★★★☆
Price
€3.49/mo
RAM
2GB-512GB
Locations
5
Best for
Maximum price-to-performanceEuropean projectsPrivacy-conscious users

Hetzner is a German hosting powerhouse offering unbeatable value for money. Their VPS plans pack impressive specs at the lowest prices in the market, perfect for budget-conscious users.

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VPS Versus Intelligence

Hetzner
vs
IONOS

Side-by-side recommendation score, pricing signal, spec range, and use-case fit.

Decision signal
Hetzner
15 point score advantage
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IONOS

Budget Choice
72/100
★★★★☆
Price
$2/mo
RAM
1GB-64GB
Locations
10
Best for
European privacy complianceAggressive introductory pricingEnterprise infrastructure needs

IONOS (formerly 1&1) is a European hosting giant with aggressive introductory pricing. They offer a wide range of VPS and cloud solutions backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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Recommended pick
Hetzner

15 point lead in editorial score.

Hetzner best for
Maximum price-to-performance

Best price-to-performance ratio in the industry

IONOS best for
European privacy compliance

Very affordable entry-level pricing

Comparison Score Matrix

Highlighted cells indicate the stronger signal for each category.

Updated May 2026
Metric Decision signal
Hetzner
87/100
IONOS
72/100
Overall Score Editorial recommendation strength
87/100
72/100
Editor Rating General review rating
8.7/10
7.5/10
Starting Price Lower entry cost wins
€3.49/mo
$2/mo
RAM Range Broader or higher RAM ceiling wins
2GB-512GB
1GB-64GB
Storage Capacity and storage quality signal
20GB-5TB NVMe SSD
10GB-640GB SSD
Bandwidth Included transfer allowance
2TB-Unlimited
Unmetered
Data Centers More deployment locations wins
5
10

Hetzner Decision Profile

Best for
  • Maximum price-to-performance
  • European projects
  • Privacy-conscious users
  • Budget developers
Not ideal for
  • Need English support
  • Want global coverage
  • Require managed services

IONOS Decision Profile

Best for
  • European privacy compliance
  • Aggressive introductory pricing
  • Enterprise infrastructure needs
  • 99.9% uptime requirement
Not ideal for
  • Want simple clear pricing
  • Prefer modern interfaces
  • Need consistent support quality
Scenario Picks
Lowest starting price IONOS
Stronger recommendation score Hetzner
More data center locations IONOS
Higher editorial rating Hetzner
Editorial Verdict

Hetzner is the stronger default pick.

Hetzner leads by 15 points in our recommendation model. It is strongest for maximum price-to-performance, while the alternative may still be better if its pricing or feature profile matches your workload.

Hetzner — Our Pick

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