Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Europe
IONOS VPS vs TakeHost VPS
IONOS VPS leads on 0 checks, TakeHost 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 · 8.0/10
IONOS VPS scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in europe: 8.0 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
IONOS VPS is the better fit for businesses wanting a full-featured VPS with support. TakeHost VPS is the better fit for developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS.
- IONOS VPS fits best
Businesses wanting a full-featured VPS with support
- TakeHost VPS fits best
Developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS
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Side by side
| Feature | IONOS VPS 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | TakeHost VPS 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in VPS Hosting in Europe | #5 in VPS Hosting in Europe |
| Best for | Businesses wanting a full-featured VPS with support | Developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $6/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 1 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Web |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Email · 24/7 | Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features IONOS VPS 1/1 · TakeHost VPS 1/1 | ||
| Root access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | Not published | 2 vCPU |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| NVMe storage | Not published | 25 GB |
| Bandwidth | Not published | Not published |
| European locations | Not published | 12 locations |
| Managed service | Not published | Not published |
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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 operators through enterprises that want control over server configuration, including Linux or Windows… Read the review → |
TakeHost VPS offers KVM-based virtual private servers in European datacenters, including France, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands. It suits developers and businesses that want root-level control over configurable Linux or other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
IONOS VPS — where it wins
- Linux and Windows options with full root access
- NVMe storage, private networking and load balancing
- 24/7 phone, chat and email support with a 30-day refund
Where it doesn't
- Server administration is self-managed
- Traffic is unlimited over a connection up to 1 Gbps
- Higher resource tiers increase the monthly price
TakeHost VPS — where it wins
- Root access, OS choice and KVM virtualization for configurable VPS instances
- NVMe storage, included DDoS protection and unlimited bandwidth on France plans
- One-click installs include WordPress, Docker, GitLab and MariaDB
Where it doesn't
- The advertised €4/month France option was marked sold out
- The France 1 GB plan is billed annually as a €14 one-time charge
- The refund period is one day
- IONOS VPS8.0/10 · From $6/mo
A full-featured, self-managed VPS with Linux or Windows and plans from $6 monthly.
Visit IONOS VPSFull verdict → - TakeHost VPS7.2/10 · From €4/mo
European KVM VPS with root access, NVMe storage and one-click app installs.
Visit TakeHostFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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