Hostwinds vs IONOS
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
VS
Customer reviews (112)
4.3
Category Scores
Performance
VS
4.6
Customer Support
VS
3.5
Value for Money
VS
4.3
Features
VS
4.8
Hostwinds
IONOS
About the Providers
Hostwinds
Enterprise hosting solutions with 24/7 personal support.
Hostwinds is a US-based Hosting Provider founded in 2010 in Seattle, Washington, that fully owns and operates its own infrastructure. It offers shared, reseller, VPS, cloud, and dedicated servers, with a 99.9999% uptime guarantee and award-winning support recognized as PCMag Editors' Choice.
Founded
2010
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Seattle, Washington, USA
Employees
51-200
Data Center
Seattle (USA), Dallas (USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands)
IONOS
Hosting, cloud, and dedicated servers for Europe
IONOS is the largest Hosting Provider in Europe, founded in 1988, part of the United Internet group, with over 100.000 servers across 10 ISO 27001 in-house data centers, serving 6,5+ million customers with a free dedicated personal consultant.
Founded
2000
Uptime
99.99%
HQ
Montabaur, Germany
Employees
4182
Data Center
Frankfurt (Germany) x2, Berlin (Germany), Paris (France), London (UK), Worcester (UK), Logroño (Spain), Las Vegas NV (USA), Newark NJ (USA), Lenexa KS (USA)
Pros & Cons
Hostwinds
Pros
Exceptional 99.9999% uptime guarantee, one of the highest in the industry
Award-winning PCMag Editors' Choice tech support, available 24/7/365
Fully owned infrastructure — no middlemen, lower costs
Full range from shared to fully customizable dedicated servers
Three data centers (Seattle, Dallas, Amsterdam) with 2N redundancy
Cons
No data centers in Eastern Europe or Asia
The dedicated interface can be confusing, with prices not clearly shown on the site
Promo pricing only for the first billing period
IONOS
Pros
Very competitive pricing — hosting from $1/month, VPS from $2/month
Enterprise infrastructure — 100,000+ servers across 10 ISO 27001 in-house data centers
Free dedicated personal consultant for every client, available 24/7
NVMe and unlimited traffic on all plans, no extra costs
35+ years of experience — Europe’s biggest hosting provider and domain registrar
Cons
Much higher renewal prices — from $1 to $10/month
Limited managed WordPress — fewer customization options for complex projects
Data centers only in the US and Western Europe — no Asia-Pacific or Eastern Europe
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | Hostwinds | IONOS | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 4,54 USD/mo | 1,00 USD/mo | IONOS |
| WordPress | — | 1,00 USD/mo | — |
| VPS | 7,14 USD/mo | 2,00 USD/mo | IONOS |
| Reseller | 4,54 USD/mo | — | — |
| Dedicated | 106,00 USD/mo | 70,00 USD/mo | IONOS |
| — | 1,00 USD/mo | — |
Support Channels
Hostwinds
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
IONOS
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
Hostwinds wins by 0.1 points
Winner
4.4/5
Hostwinds
4.3/5
IONOS
Hostwinds
Score: 4.4/5
From: 4,54 USD/mo
Customer reviews (60)
4.7
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IONOS
Score: 4.3/5
From: 1,00 USD/mo
Customer reviews (112)
4.3
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