Head-to-head · Windows VPS Hosting
IONOS Windows VPS vs Atlantic.Net Windows VPS
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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
- IONOS Windows VPS9.0/10 · Paid
A high-capacity Windows VPS with strong infrastructure controls but paid backups.
Visit IONOSFull verdict → - Atlantic.Net Windows VPS8.1/10 · Paid
A Windows VPS for businesses that need RDP, API provisioning, and server control.
Visit Atlantic.NetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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