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8,3/10
Editorial score
Data reviewed on 2026-07-31
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from
1.00 €
Uptime
99,9 %
Servers
Eco
A
Support
FR 24/7
Scoring

IONOS review

Performance
8,6
Price
9,4
Sovereignty
8,5
Sustainability
7
Support
8,3
Simplicity
8,1

Strengths

+Based in Germany
+Offers shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud and e-commerce hosting
+ISO 27001 certification
+French-speaking support

Weaknesses

Some pricing details should be checked on the official site
Documentation depth varies by product line
Compare plans carefully (shared, VPS, cloud)
Editorial verdict

IONOS offers an unusually broad range of hosting, VPS and cloud services. Its international footprint and discounted introductory offers need attention to renewal pricing.

Positioning IONOS

IONOS is listed in our directory for: shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud, e-commerce hosting. Listed location: Montabaur, Germany · DC: DE, FR (à vérifier), UK, ES, US. Sheet tags: Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud, E-commerce.

Plans and pricing IONOS

Listed entry price: ≈ 1-5 €. Billing: Monthly available. Free trial: No. Plans listed on the sheet:

  • Web Hosting (1,00 €) — Entry hosting with domain and SSL
  • VPS (Voir tarifs) — Virtual server with root access
  • Cloud (Sur devis / selon offre) — Usage-based infrastructure

Sovereignty and compliance IONOS

Data jurisdiction: Germany (EU). Data-center countries: DE, FR (à vérifier), UK, ES, US. GDPR compliance is marked in our matrix. “Outside US Cloud Act” is marked in our matrix. ISO 27001 is marked. Reversibility / export is marked.

Support and operations IONOS

French-language support is marked. Support channels: Phone, chat, ticket. Listed hours: 24/7. Listed uptime: 99,9 %. Listed panel: Panel IONOS (propriétaire). Listed languages / stacks: PHP, Node. Technical features marked: SSH access, Git, Docker, API, Automated backups, Two-factor authentication, Anti-DDoS protection. Sheet eco grade: A. 100% renewable energy is marked.

Good fit / poor fit IONOS

Based on the strengths retained by our editors:

  • Based in Germany
  • Offers shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud and e-commerce hosting
  • ISO 27001 certification
  • French-speaking support
  • Limitations to keep in mind:

  • Some pricing details should be checked on the official site
  • Documentation depth varies by product line
  • Compare plans carefully (shared, VPS, cloud)

Reading the scores IONOS

On our /10 grid, the highest mark is price (9.4); the lowest is ecology (7). Editorial overall score: 8.3/10.

Summary IONOS

IONOS offers an unusually broad range of hosting, VPS and cloud services. Its international footprint and discounted introductory offers need attention to renewal pricing.

Frequently asked

IONOS FAQ

Where does IONOS host data?

At IONOS, data jurisdiction: Germany (EU); data centers: DE, FR (à vérifier), UK, ES, US. Always confirm the exact plan scope before signing.

What is the entry price at IONOS?

The entry price listed in our directory is ≈ 1-5 € / month (indicative).

Is IONOS suited to compliance needs?

IONOS notably lists: ISO 27001, GDPR compliance. A certification may cover only part of the catalogue — check the relevant SKU.

What uptime is listed for IONOS?

The uptime / SLA recorded for IONOS is 99,9 %. Contractual terms (credits, exclusions) are on the host’s site.

How do you reach IONOS support?

To reach IONOS: French-language support; channels: Phone, chat, ticket; hours: 24/7.

Which hosting types does IONOS cover in our directory?

Listed types: shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, cloud, e-commerce hosting.

Plans
Web Hosting
Entry hosting with domain and SSL
1,00 €
/ month
VPS
Virtual server with root access
Voir tarifs
/ month
Cloud
Usage-based infrastructure
Sur devis / selon offre
/ month
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Key criteria
  • ISO 27001 Yes
  • GDPR compliance Yes
  • Outside US Cloud Act Yes
  • French-language support Yes
  • Automated backups Yes
  • Two-factor authentication Yes
  • Anti-DDoS protection Yes
  • SSH access Yes
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