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Head-to-head · Cheap VPS Hosting

Hetzner Cloud Servers vs IONOS VPS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Hetzner Cloud Servers #3 in Cheap VPS Hosting 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Hetzner
IONOS VPS #5 in Cheap VPS Hosting 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit IONOS

Hetzner Cloud Servers leads on 1 check, IONOS VPS on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHetzner Cloud Servers · 9.1/10

Hetzner Cloud Servers scores higher on our rubric for cheap vps hosting: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Hetzner Cloud Servers leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB.

Hetzner Cloud Servers is the better fit for low-cost VPS with hourly billing and DDoS filtering. IONOS VPS is the better fit for low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting.

  • Hetzner Cloud Servers fits best

    Low-cost VPS with hourly billing and DDoS filtering

  • IONOS VPS fits best

    Low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting

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Side by side

Feature Hetzner Cloud Servers 9.1/10 Visit ↗ IONOS VPS 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Cheap VPS Hosting #5 in Cheap VPS Hosting
Best for Low-cost VPS with hourly billing and DDoS filtering Low-cost Linux or Windows VPS hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $6/mo
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux, Windows Linux, Windows
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Live chat, Email · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hetzner Cloud Servers 0/2 · IONOS VPS 0/2
Managed option Not checked yet Not checked yet
DDoS protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
vCPU cores Not checked yet Not checked yet
RAM 4 GB (best) 2 GB
NVMe storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Server locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • CX23 includes 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 40 GB NVMe storage.
  • Hourly billing has a monthly price cap.
  • Includes DDoS filtering, firewalls, snapshots and optional backups.
  • 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.
Cons
  • No free plan is offered.
  • Backups are optional rather than included.
  • Pricing and availability vary by location.
  • 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.
Our verdict

Hetzner Cloud Servers provide virtual machines for running operating systems and applications on Hetzner infrastructure in Europe, the United States and Singapore. They suit solo operators and organizations that want VPS resources with…

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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…

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  1. Hetzner Cloud ServersCheap VPS Hosting 9.1Paid
  2. IONOS VPSCheap VPS Hosting 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hetzner Cloud Servers — where it wins

    • CX23 includes 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 40 GB NVMe storage.
    • Hourly billing has a monthly price cap.
    • Includes DDoS filtering, firewalls, snapshots and optional backups.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered.
    • Backups are optional rather than included.
    • Pricing and availability vary by location.

  • 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.
  • Hetzner Cloud Servers9.1/10 · Paid

    Flexible cloud servers with hourly billing, NVMe storage and included DDoS filtering.

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  • 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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