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Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Germany

IONOS VPS vs dogado VPS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score IONOS VPS #1 in VPS Hosting in Germany 9.6/10 From $6/mo ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit IONOS
dogado VPS #4 in VPS Hosting in Germany 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit dogado

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. IONOS VPSVPS Hosting in Germany 9.6From $6/mo
  2. dogado VPSVPS Hosting in Germany 7.7Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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