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Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers vs IONOS Dedicated Servers
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers leads on 0 checks, IONOS Dedicated Servers on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHetzner Dedicated Root Servers · 9.2/10
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers scores higher on our rubric for dedicated server hosting: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On storage type, Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers gives you Nvme where IONOS Dedicated Servers offers Hdd.
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers is the better fit for simple root-server deployments. IONOS Dedicated Servers is the better fit for unlimited-traffic dedicated servers.
- Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers fits best
Simple root-server deployments
- IONOS Dedicated Servers fits best
Unlimited-traffic dedicated servers
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Side by side
| Feature | Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | IONOS Dedicated Servers 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dedicated Server Hosting | #5 in Dedicated Server Hosting |
| Best for | Simple root-server deployments | Unlimited-traffic dedicated servers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $47/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers 1/2 · IONOS Dedicated Servers 1/2 | ||
| DDoS protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup included | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Server management | Unmanaged | Unmanaged |
| Storage type | Nvme | Hdd |
| Included bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| IPv4 addresses | 1 addresses | 1 addresses |
| Datacenter regions | 2 regions | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers provide physical server infrastructure for developers, businesses, and technical teams that need full root access. The range covers general-purpose, compute-focused, and storage-focused configurations, with… Read the review → |
IONOS Dedicated Servers provide single-tenant physical hardware for businesses, developers, and organizations running websites, databases, applications, game servers, streaming platforms, development environments, and AI workloads. Each… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers — where it wins
- Full root access with AMD and Intel server options
- Rescue, VNC, image installation, firewall, and DDoS protection
- NVMe, SATA SSD, HDD, and vSwitch networking options
Where it doesn't
- Unmanaged service requires technical administration
- Only two datacenter regions are available
- IPv4 is optional rather than included
IONOS Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Unlimited traffic on standard 1 Gbit/s connections
- Linux and Windows options with full root access
- RAID, DDoS shielding, firewall management, and console access
Where it doesn't
- Backups are an optional service rather than included
- Hardware uses older four-core Intel Xeon processors
- Plan availability, pricing, and configurations may vary by country
- Hetzner Dedicated Root Servers9.2/10 · Paid
A practical choice for unmanaged dedicated servers, with limited regions and no included IPv4.
Visit HetznerFull verdict → - IONOS Dedicated Servers8.9/10 · Paid
A broad dedicated-server range for workloads that need full control and unlimited traffic.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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