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Head-to-head · Windows VPS Hosting

IONOS Windows VPS vs Atlantic.Net Windows VPS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score IONOS Windows VPS #2 in Windows VPS Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit IONOS

IONOS Windows VPS leads on 3 checks, Atlantic.Net Windows VPS on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIONOS Windows VPS · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceAtlantic.Net Windows VPS · $15.50/mo

IONOS Windows VPS scores higher on our rubric for windows vps hosting: 9.0 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Atlantic.Net Windows VPS is cheaper to start at $15.50/mo against $25/mo. IONOS Windows VPS leads on vcpus: 2 vCPU versus 1 vCPU. IONOS Windows VPS leads on ram: 4 GB versus 2 GB. IONOS Windows VPS leads on storage: 120 GB versus 50 GB. On management level, Atlantic.Net Windows VPS gives you Optional where IONOS Windows VPS offers Unmanaged.

IONOS Windows VPS is the better fit for high-capacity Windows VPS users. Atlantic.Net Windows VPS is the better fit for established businesses needing API control.

  • IONOS Windows VPS fits best

    High-capacity Windows VPS users

  • Atlantic.Net Windows VPS fits best

    Established businesses needing API control

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Side by side

Feature IONOS Windows VPS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Atlantic.Net Windows VPS 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.1
Ranking #2 in Windows VPS Hosting #7 in Windows VPS Hosting
Best for High-capacity Windows VPS users Established businesses needing API control
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $25/mo $15.50/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance ISO 27001 SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IONOS Windows VPS 1/2 · Atlantic.Net Windows VPS 1/2
RDP access ✓ ✓
Backups included — —
Specs
vCPUs 2 vCPU (best) 1 vCPU
RAM 4 GB (best) 2 GB
Storage 120 GB (best) 50 GB
Windows Server versions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Management level Unmanaged Optional
Our review
Pros
  • Dedicated vCores, RAM, and NVMe storage across four plans
  • Root access, RDP, firewall controls, and DDoS protection
  • Unlimited traffic with up to a 1 Gbps connection
  • Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 images
  • Full administrative access with RDP and a VPS control panel
  • RESTful API, optional backups, snapshots, and a 100% uptime SLA
Cons
  • Plans require annual billing
  • Backups are an optional paid service
  • Unmanaged administration requires server expertise
  • No free plan; the service is paid-only
  • Backups and snapshots are optional rather than included
  • Entry plan has 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, and 50 GB SSD
Our verdict

IONOS Windows VPS provides virtual private servers for web servers, mail servers, shop servers, development environments, and other commercial or non-commercial projects. Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 environments are…

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Atlantic.Net Windows VPS provides cloud-based virtual servers for businesses, developers, and technical teams that need Windows Server hosting with administrative control. Customers can deploy Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025 images,…

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  1. IONOS Windows VPSWindows VPS Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. Atlantic.Net Windows VPSWindows VPS Hosting 8.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IONOS Windows VPS — where it wins

    • Dedicated vCores, RAM, and NVMe storage across four plans
    • Root access, RDP, firewall controls, and DDoS protection
    • Unlimited traffic with up to a 1 Gbps connection

    Where it doesn't

    • Plans require annual billing
    • Backups are an optional paid service
    • Unmanaged administration requires server expertise
  • Atlantic.Net Windows VPS — where it wins

    • Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 images
    • Full administrative access with RDP and a VPS control panel
    • RESTful API, optional backups, snapshots, and a 100% uptime SLA

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the service is paid-only
    • Backups and snapshots are optional rather than included
    • Entry plan has 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, and 50 GB SSD

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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