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Head-to-head · Ecommerce Hosting

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting vs ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score IONOS Ecommerce Hosting #3 in Ecommerce Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit IONOS
ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting #10 in Ecommerce Hosting 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScalaHosting

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting leads on 2 checks, ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIONOS Ecommerce Hosting · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceIONOS Ecommerce Hosting · $8/mo
  • Most featuresScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting · 3 of 3

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting scores higher on our rubric for ecommerce hosting: 9.0 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #10.

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting is cheaper to start at $8/mo against $39.95/mo. IONOS Ecommerce Hosting leads on storage: 100 GB versus 50 GB.

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting is the better fit for budget-conscious WooCommerce or PrestaShop users. ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting is the better fit for stores needing managed cloud VPS hosting.

  • IONOS Ecommerce Hosting fits best

    Budget-conscious WooCommerce or PrestaShop users

  • ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting fits best

    Stores needing managed cloud VPS hosting

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Side by side

Feature IONOS Ecommerce Hosting 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.1
Ranking #3 in Ecommerce Hosting #10 in Ecommerce Hosting
Best for Budget-conscious WooCommerce or PrestaShop users Stores needing managed cloud VPS hosting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $8/mo (best) $39.95/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Features IONOS Ecommerce Hosting 2/3 · ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting 3/3
Daily backups ✓ ✓
Managed updates ✓ ✓
CDN included Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Store limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage 100 GB (best) 50 GB
Supported store apps WooCommerce, PrestaShop WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, OpenCart
Our review
Pros
  • PrestaShop entry plan includes 100 GB NVMe SSD storage and unmetered bandwidth
  • WooCommerce plan includes daily backups, updates, and unlimited products
  • SSL, a free domain, and support for 30+ payment providers are available
  • Plans include automatic backups, with offsite backups on Entry Cloud.
  • Supports WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, and OpenCart.
  • Includes staging, cloning, malware protection, and Cloudflare CDN integration.
Cons
  • No free plan is offered
  • WooCommerce costs $16/month with annual billing, above the $8 entry plan
  • CDN performance boost is listed only for selected PrestaShop plans
  • The $39.95 monthly entry price is higher than shared hosting alternatives.
  • The Entry Cloud plan includes 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM, and 50 GB storage.
  • The service is web-based; no other platform is listed.
Our verdict

IONOS Ecommerce Hosting provides managed hosting for online stores built with WooCommerce or PrestaShop. It is aimed at businesses that want ecommerce software, hosting infrastructure, and maintenance features together rather than…

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ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting is managed cloud VPS hosting for businesses running online stores. It supports WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, and OpenCart, with multiple stores supported. The service suits store operators who want…

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  1. IONOS Ecommerce HostingEcommerce Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. ScalaHosting Ecommerce HostingEcommerce Hosting 8.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IONOS Ecommerce Hosting — where it wins

    • PrestaShop entry plan includes 100 GB NVMe SSD storage and unmetered bandwidth
    • WooCommerce plan includes daily backups, updates, and unlimited products
    • SSL, a free domain, and support for 30+ payment providers are available

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • WooCommerce costs $16/month with annual billing, above the $8 entry plan
    • CDN performance boost is listed only for selected PrestaShop plans

  • ScalaHosting Ecommerce Hosting — where it wins

    • Plans include automatic backups, with offsite backups on Entry Cloud.
    • Supports WooCommerce, Magento, PrestaShop, and OpenCart.
    • Includes staging, cloning, malware protection, and Cloudflare CDN integration.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $39.95 monthly entry price is higher than shared hosting alternatives.
    • The Entry Cloud plan includes 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM, and 50 GB storage.
    • The service is web-based; no other platform is listed.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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