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Head-to-head · NVMe VPS Hosting

IONOS VPS vs STRATO VPS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score IONOS VPS #4 in NVMe VPS Hosting 7.2/10 From $6/mo ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit IONOS
STRATO VPS #9 in NVMe VPS Hosting 6.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STRATO

IONOS VPS leads on 0 checks, STRATO VPS on 0, and 3 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 · 7.2/10

IONOS VPS scores higher on our rubric for nvme vps hosting: 7.2 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

IONOS VPS is the better fit for teams wanting root control and room to scale. STRATO VPS is the better fit for people who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS.

  • IONOS VPS fits best

    Teams wanting root control and room to scale

  • STRATO VPS fits best

    People who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS

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Side by side

Feature IONOS VPS 7.2/10 Visit ↗ STRATO VPS 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 6.3
Ranking #4 in NVMe VPS Hosting #9 in NVMe VPS Hosting
Best for Teams wanting root control and room to scale People who can administer a Linux or Windows VPS
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 Linux, Windows, Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Email · 24/7 Phone, Live chat, Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features IONOS VPS 0/2 · STRATO VPS 0/2
Managed option Not published Not published
Hourly billing Not published Not published
Specs
vCPU 1 1
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
NVMe storage Not published 60 GB
Included bandwidth Not published Not published
Server locations Not published 3
Our review
Pros
  • Five plans scale from 1 vCore and 2 GB RAM to 12 vCores and 24 GB RAM
  • Includes VM cloning, private networking, load balancing, and storage add-ons
  • Linux and Windows options, root access, and active DDoS protection
  • Choose Linux or Windows, with root/admin access and KVM virtualization.
  • Plans range from 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe to larger tiers.
  • Includes firewall, rescue system, VNC console and Docker-ready images.
Cons
  • Self-managed administration requires server configuration and upkeep
  • The 1 Gbps connection may constrain workloads needing higher bandwidth
  • Advanced features such as load balancing and added storage may require add-ons
  • Unmanaged service means customers configure and administer the server.
  • Plesk costs extra as an optional license.
  • Unmetered traffic is limited to a connection of up to 1,000 Mbit/s.
Our verdict

IONOS VPS provides cloud virtual private servers for websites, email, online shops, and development environments. It suits individuals and organizations that want root access and control over server configuration, and are prepared to…

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STRATO VPS provides virtual servers for personal and professional projects such as websites, online shops, development environments and self-hosted applications. Customers choose Linux or Windows and receive root or administrator access to…

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  1. IONOS VPSNVMe VPS Hosting 7.2From $6/mo
  2. STRATO VPSNVMe VPS Hosting 6.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IONOS VPS — where it wins

    • Five plans scale from 1 vCore and 2 GB RAM to 12 vCores and 24 GB RAM
    • Includes VM cloning, private networking, load balancing, and storage add-ons
    • Linux and Windows options, root access, and active DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-managed administration requires server configuration and upkeep
    • The 1 Gbps connection may constrain workloads needing higher bandwidth
    • Advanced features such as load balancing and added storage may require add-ons

  • STRATO VPS — where it wins

    • Choose Linux or Windows, with root/admin access and KVM virtualization.
    • Plans range from 1 vCore, 2 GB RAM and 60 GB NVMe to larger tiers.
    • Includes firewall, rescue system, VNC console and Docker-ready images.

    Where it doesn't

    • Unmanaged service means customers configure and administer the server.
    • Plesk costs extra as an optional license.
    • Unmetered traffic is limited to a connection of up to 1,000 Mbit/s.
  • IONOS VPS7.2/10 · From $6/mo

    A self-managed cloud VPS with five NVMe plans, Linux and Windows options, and add-on infrastructure.

    Visit IONOSFull verdict →
  • STRATO VPS6.3/10 · Paid

    An unmanaged KVM VPS with NVMe storage, selectable OS images and root access.

    Visit STRATOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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