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IONOS alternatives
This is a like-for-like VPS price comparison. For each of IONOS's entry plans, it shows the cheapest plan from another provider with at least the same vCPU, RAM and disk, and the same type of CPU (shared or dedicated). At 4 of 4 sizes, a like-for-like alternative is cheaper today. Prices include VAT and any paid IPv4 address.
| Size | IONOS plan | Price | Cheapest alternative | Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | VPS S+ 1 vCPU / 2 GB | £6.00 | HOSTKEY Basic 2 vCPU / 2 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£3.12 | £2.88 cheaper |
| 4 GB | VPS M+ 2 vCPU / 4 GB | £14.40 | HOSTKEY Basic 4 vCPU / 6 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£5.20 | £9.20 cheaper |
| 8 GB | VPS L+ 4 vCPU / 8 GB | £26.40 | HOSTKEY Storage-Optimized 4 vCPU / 8 GB Amsterdam, Netherlands |
£14.08 | £12.32 cheaper |
| 16 GB | VPS XL+ 8 vCPU / 16 GB | £49.20 | Contabo Storage VPS 8 vCPU / 30 GB Germany |
£29.28 | £19.92 cheaper |
Specs matter beyond price: check transfer allowances, locations and support before switching. Every plan links to a full cost breakdown.