Plus
$1/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited websites
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited databases
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Ionos
Shared hostingManaged serverNorth AmericaEurope
Ionos offers shared hosting for small sites and first websites, with the server run for you, priced above most hosts of its type.
From $4/mo on a 12-month term, renews at $8/mo. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Three years on the entry plan
$240
First 12 months$4/mo
After that$8/mo
+100% at renewal
Plus Plan
Where its servers are
Ionos has data centres in 2 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Plus Plan
Billing: 12 months
$4/mo
Renews at $8/mo
- 100 GB storage
- Unlimited sites
- Unlimited traffic
- Small Business
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Essential
$4/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 1 website
- 10 GB storage
- 10 databases
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Starter
$6/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 10 websites
- 100 GB storage
- 50 databases
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of Ionos
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.1/5
- Performance4.1/5
- Ease of use4.2/5
- Support4.1/5
- Features4.2/5
- Value4.3/5
Ionos offers impressive value across a wide product range. The personal consultant feature is unique and valuable for less technical users. Performance and features are solid, if not class-leading.
Overview
Ionos is part of United Internet AG, one of Europe's largest internet companies. With over 8.5 million customer contracts, they're a heavyweight in the hosting industry, particularly strong in Germany, the UK, and the US.
Performance
Ionos delivers solid performance with average load times around 370ms. Their data centers in Europe and the US use modern hardware with SSD storage. The scalable cloud hosting option allows instant resource adjustment.
Features
The product range is extensive: shared hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS, cloud servers, dedicated servers, domain registration, email hosting, website builder, and online marketing tools. The breadth of offerings rivals GoDaddy.
Pricing & Value
Shared hosting starts at $1/month for the first year, among the lowest introductory prices available. VPS plans from $2/month. Their personal consultant feature assigns a dedicated contact person to your account at no extra cost.
Who Should Choose Ionos?
Ionos is ideal for European businesses, users wanting a personal consultant, and those seeking a comprehensive suite of hosting products from a single provider.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
Ionos at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Managed server
- cPanel
- No
- Email included
- Yes
- Headquarters
- Montabaur, Germany
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress siteStrong fit
- Online storePossible fit
- Business websiteStrong fit
- Web app or SaaSWeak fit
- Portfolio or static siteStrong fit
- Blog or content siteStrong fit
- Agency with client sitesPossible fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- Email included with hosting
Watch for
- Renews 100% higher after the first term ($4 to $8/mo)
- No cPanel; it uses its own dashboard
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about Ionos
How much does Ionos cost after the first term?
Ionos's entry plan (Plus Plan) costs $4 per month on a 12-month term and renews at $8 per month, as listed in April 2026. Over three years that is about $240 in total.
Does Ionos include email?
Yes. Our data shows email accounts included with Ionos's hosting plans.
Where are Ionos's data centres?
In North America and Europe. We list regions, not exact cities, for Ionos.
Does Ionos offer cPanel?
No. Ionos uses its own dashboard or none at all, not cPanel.