Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Germany
IONOS VPS vs dogado VPS
IONOS VPS leads on 0 checks, dogado VPS on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIONOS VPS · 9.6/10
IONOS VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in germany: 9.6 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
dogado VPS leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB.
IONOS VPS is the better fit for teams wanting configurable VPS infrastructure. dogado VPS is the better fit for VPS buyers wanting NVMe and optional control panel.
- IONOS VPS fits best
Teams wanting configurable VPS infrastructure
- dogado VPS fits best
VPS buyers wanting NVMe and optional control panel
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Side by side
| Feature | IONOS VPS 9.6/10 Visit ↗ | dogado VPS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in VPS Hosting in Germany | #4 in VPS Hosting in Germany |
| Best for | Teams wanting configurable VPS infrastructure | VPS buyers wanting NVMe and optional control panel |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $6/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Web, Linux, Windows |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Email · 24/7 | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IONOS VPS 1/1 · dogado VPS 1/1 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | Not published | 2 vCPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB (best) |
| NVMe storage | Not published | 100 GB |
| Included traffic | Not published | Not published |
| German locations | Not published | Other-germany |
| Management options | Not published | Unmanaged |
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| Our verdict | IONOS VPS provides cloud-based virtual private servers for websites, email, online shops and development environments. It suits solo users through enterprise teams that want control over server configuration and can administer a… Read the review → |
dogado VPS offers virtual servers in German data centers for websites, online shops, applications, databases and other web projects. Full virtualization provides dedicated resources, while root access via SSH gives customers control over… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IONOS VPS — where it wins
- Plans scale from 1 vCore and 2 GB RAM to 12 vCores and 24 GB RAM
- Linux and Windows options include full root access
- Includes cloning, private networking, load balancing and active DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Self-managed servers require you to administer configuration and maintenance
- The smallest plan includes 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe storage
- Additional virtual machines, block storage and load balancing are add-ons
dogado VPS — where it wins
- All listed tiers include NVMe storage and 1,000 Mbit/s bandwidth
- Root access, custom ISOs and configurable firewall rules
- Optional Plesk, backups and temporary CPU and RAM boosts
Where it doesn't
- Unmanaged service leaves server maintenance and security to you
- Only Cloud Server M 4.0 has a stated price here: €10.99/month
- Windows is available only on some plans
- IONOS VPS9.6/10 · From $6/mo
A self-managed VPS range with Linux or Windows and infrastructure options from $6 per month.
Visit IONOSFull verdict → - dogado VPS7.7/10 · Paid
Unmanaged German VPS with NVMe, root access and optional Plesk.
Visit dogadoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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