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Head-to-head · Storage VPS Hosting

IONOS VPS vs Hosting.com VPS Hosting

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
IONOS VPS #3 in Storage VPS Hosting 5.8/10 From $6/mo ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit IONOS
Hosting.com VPS Hosting #6 in Storage VPS Hosting 5.8/10 From $9.99/mo ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Hosting.com

IONOS VPS leads on 1 check, Hosting.com VPS Hosting on 0, 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

  • Lowest starting priceIONOS VPS · $6/mo

IONOS VPS and Hosting.com VPS Hosting score identically on our rubric (5.8 out of 10) for storage vps hosting; IONOS VPS sits at #3 and Hosting.com VPS Hosting at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

IONOS VPS is cheaper to start at $6/mo against $9.99/mo.

IONOS VPS is the better fit for budget VPS users needing substantial storage. Hosting.com VPS Hosting is the better fit for teams choosing between managed or self-managed VPS.

  • IONOS VPS fits best

    Budget VPS users needing substantial storage

  • Hosting.com VPS Hosting fits best

    Teams choosing between managed or self-managed VPS

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Side by side

Feature IONOS VPS 5.8/10 Visit ↗ Hosting.com VPS Hosting 5.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.8 5.8
Ranking #3 in Storage VPS Hosting #6 in Storage VPS Hosting
Best for Budget VPS users needing substantial storage Teams choosing between managed or self-managed VPS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $6/mo (best) $9.99/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Linux, Windows Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Email · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IONOS VPS 1/2 · Hosting.com VPS Hosting 1/2
Root access ✓ ✓
Managed options Not published Not published
Specs
NVMe storage Not published Not published
vCPUs Not published Not published
RAM 2 GB Not published
Bandwidth Not published Not published
Billing model Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • VPS+ plans start with 60 GB NVMe storage for $6/month
  • Unlimited traffic over connections up to 1 Gbps
  • Block and S3-compatible object storage, cloning, and load balancing
  • Linux plans start at $9.99 per month with full root access.
  • Windows VPS includes Windows Server 2022 and Plesk.
  • Scale dedicated resources without rebuilding the server.
Cons
  • Self-managed servers require customers to administer configuration
  • Smallest plan provides 1 vCore and 2 GB RAM
  • Storage and compute are bundled into fixed VPS+ tiers
  • Unmanaged plans require you to handle server administration.
  • Linux plan resource allocations are not specified here.
  • Managed updates, monitoring, patching, and backups require a managed plan.
Our verdict

IONOS VPS provides cloud-based virtual private servers for websites, email, online shops, and development environments. It suits customers who want control over server configuration and are prepared to administer a server themselves. Linux…

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Hosting.com VPS Hosting offers virtual private servers for developers, technical teams, businesses, and agencies that want dedicated resources and a choice of operating system. Unmanaged Linux plans provide root access, NVMe storage, and…

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  1. IONOS VPSStorage VPS Hosting 5.8From $6/mo
  2. Hosting.com VPS HostingStorage VPS Hosting 5.8From $9.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IONOS VPS — where it wins

    • VPS+ plans start with 60 GB NVMe storage for $6/month
    • Unlimited traffic over connections up to 1 Gbps
    • Block and S3-compatible object storage, cloning, and load balancing

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-managed servers require customers to administer configuration
    • Smallest plan provides 1 vCore and 2 GB RAM
    • Storage and compute are bundled into fixed VPS+ tiers
  • Hosting.com VPS Hosting — where it wins

    • Linux plans start at $9.99 per month with full root access.
    • Windows VPS includes Windows Server 2022 and Plesk.
    • Scale dedicated resources without rebuilding the server.

    Where it doesn't

    • Unmanaged plans require you to handle server administration.
    • Linux plan resource allocations are not specified here.
    • Managed updates, monitoring, patching, and backups require a managed plan.
  • IONOS VPS5.8/10 · From $6/mo

    Storage-focused VPS plans start at $6/month, with Linux and Windows options.

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  • Hosting.com VPS Hosting5.8/10 · From $9.99/mo

    A flexible VPS lineup with root access, NVMe storage, and optional server management.

    Visit Hosting.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026