Overview
IONOS is a German web hosting and cloud company, part of United Internet, serving more than 6 million customers. Its VPS+ range offers four fixed plans from VPS M+ (4 vCores, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe) to VPS XXL+ (12 vCores, 24 GB RAM, 720 GB NVMe), running on Dell servers with current AMD and Intel CPUs.
Every plan includes unlimited traffic on a 1 Gbps connection, DDoS protection, a configurable firewall, IPv4 and IPv6, server images for rollback, and 24/7 expert support. The newer VPS+ platform adds VM cloning, pay-as-you-go additional VMs, load balancing, private networking and block and object storage.
Introductory prices are very low but tied to a 1-year term, and the regular price that follows is roughly two to three times higher. Data centers are in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. Before ordering, calculate the full-term cost at the regular price, since that is what you pay after the introductory months, and remember that an extra IPv4 address costs a month.
Pricing and plans
checked 28 Sept 2026| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| VPS M+ | $4/mo intro | 4 vCores, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe; $4 for 3 months on a 1-year term, $11 shown as the regular price |
| VPS L+ | $6/mo intro | 6 vCores, 8 GB RAM, 240 GB NVMe; $21 shown as the regular price |
| VPS XL+ | $11/mo intro | 8 vCores, 16 GB RAM, 480 GB NVMe |
| VPS XXL+ | $18/mo intro | 12 vCores, 24 GB RAM, 720 GB NVMe |
What it does
- Unlimited traffic
- No traffic caps or extra charges on a 1 Gbps connection.
- VPS+ add-ons
- Clone VMs, add VMs on demand, and attach load balancers, private networks, block and object storage.
- 24/7 support
- Free expert support around the clock, including phone.
- DDoS protection and IPS/IDS
- Active DDoS protection, intrusion detection and a customizable firewall.
- Windows option
- Windows Server 2022 or 2025 images alongside AlmaLinux, Debian, Rocky and Ubuntu.
- n8n image
- A VPS+ image with n8n and Docker preinstalled for automation workflows.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Large NVMe disks and several vCores at the entry level.
- Unlimited traffic and no setup fees.
- 24/7 support from a large European host.
- ISO 27001-certified data centers in the EU and US.
Limitations
- Low prices apply only for the first months of a 1-year term.
- Only four data center countries.
- Extra IPv4 addresses cost $5/month each.
- Plesk and backups are paid add-ons.
Who it suits
Good for
- Small businesses wanting phone support
- WordPress, n8n and self-hosted apps
- EU-based projects needing German or Spanish hosting
Look elsewhere if
- Hourly, disposable servers
- Apps that need servers in Asia or South America
Alternatives to IONOS VPS
| Tool | From | Free option | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Cloud (Linode) Cloud VPS | $5/mo | ||
| Amazon Lightsail Cloud VPS | $5/mo | ||
| BinaryLane Cloud Servers Cloud VPS | A$4.90/mo | ||
| Cherry Servers Cloud VPS Cloud VPS | $3.51/mo | ||
| DigitalOcean Droplets Cloud VPS | $4/mo | ||
| Hetzner Cloud Cloud VPS | €5.49/mo |
Questions
How much does IONOS VPS cost?
VPS M+ (4 vCores, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe) is $4/month for the first 3 months on a 1-year term; the page shows $11 as its regular price.
Does IONOS VPS include unlimited traffic?
Yes, all VPS+ plans include unlimited traffic with up to a 1 Gbps connection.
Where are IONOS VPS data centers?
In the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain.
Is there a setup fee for IONOS VPS?
No, IONOS states there are no setup fees, and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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