Head-to-head · Cheap VPS Hosting
Antihost vs IONOS VPS
Antihost leads on 1 check, IONOS VPS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAntihost · 9.7/10
- Lowest starting priceAntihost · $2.99/mo
- Most featuresAntihost · 2 of 2
Antihost scores higher on our rubric for cheap vps hosting: 9.7 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Antihost is cheaper to start at $2.99/mo against $6/mo.
Antihost is the better fit for docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS. IONOS VPS is the better fit for low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting.
- Antihost fits best
Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS
- IONOS VPS fits best
Low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Antihost 9.7/10 Visit ↗ | IONOS VPS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Cheap VPS Hosting | #5 in Cheap VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Docker, bots and self-hosted apps on a Linux VPS | Low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.99/mo (best) | $6/mo |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Antihost 2/2 · IONOS VPS 0/2 | ||
| Managed option | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| DDoS protection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | 1 cores | Not checked yet |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| NVMe storage | 30 GB | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | 6 locations | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | — Read the review → |
IONOS VPS provides cloud-based virtual private servers for websites, email, online shops and development environments. Linux and Windows options, full root access and monthly plans make it a fit for customers who want control over server… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IONOS VPS — where it wins
- VPS S+ starts at $6/month with 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe storage.
- Unlimited traffic over a connection up to 1 Gbps, with root access.
- Firewall, active DDoS protection and server images are included.
Where it doesn't
- Self-managed servers require customers to administer server configuration.
- Entry-level VPS S+ has 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB storage.
- The plans are paid; there is no free tier.
- Antihost9.7/10 · Paid
Antihost — budget Ryzen 9 VPS on the same platform as its main line: dedicated resources, root access.
Visit AntihostFull verdict → - IONOS VPS8.8/10 · Paid
Affordable self-managed VPS plans pair root access with generous resources and traffic.
Visit IONOSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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