Head-to-head · Bare Metal Server Hosting
IONOS Dedicated Servers vs Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution
IONOS Dedicated Servers leads on 0 checks, Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIONOS Dedicated Servers · 8.6/10
IONOS Dedicated Servers scores higher on our rubric for bare metal server hosting: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #10.
IONOS Dedicated Servers is the better fit for businesses wanting flexible dedicated configurations. Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution is the better fit for google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads.
- IONOS Dedicated Servers fits best
Businesses wanting flexible dedicated configurations
- Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution fits best
Google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads
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Side by side
| Feature | IONOS Dedicated Servers 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #7 in Bare Metal Server Hosting | #10 in Bare Metal Server Hosting |
| Best for | Businesses wanting flexible dedicated configurations | Google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $47/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features IONOS Dedicated Servers 0/3 · Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 0/3 | ||
| GPU servers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Managed service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom OS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Maximum RAM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network speed | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth policy | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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. The… Read the review → |
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution provides dedicated, sole-tenant bare-metal servers in regional extensions connected to Google Cloud through managed Partner Interconnect. It is designed for specialized workloads that require direct server… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IONOS Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Dedicated hardware with full root access and Linux or Windows options
- HDD, SSD, and NVMe plans with RAID protection
- DDoS shielding, firewall management, KVM/VNC, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; service starts at $47 per server per month
- Backup service is optional rather than included
- Plan availability and pricing can vary by country and configuration
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution — where it wins
- Dedicated sole-tenant servers with multiple preconfigured profiles
- Managed Partner Interconnect connectivity to Google Cloud
- IAM, VLAN, billing, and API integration across 12 regions
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a signed order form or Google Cloud Sales contact
- Backups are managed by the customer rather than included
- Customers manage operating systems, applications, data, and databases
- IONOS Dedicated Servers8.6/10 · Paid
Flexible single-tenant servers with RAID, root access, and HDD, SSD, or NVMe storage.
Visit IONOSFull verdict → - Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution8.3/10 · Pricing on request
Dedicated bare-metal infrastructure for specialized workloads that depend on Google Cloud connectivity.
Visit Google CloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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