IONOS vs ScalaHosting
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Performance
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4.5
Customer Support
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4.8
Value for Money
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4.2
Features
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4.6
IONOS
ScalaHosting
About the Providers
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)
ScalaHosting
Managed VPS with the proprietary SPanel control panel
ScalaHosting stands out with SPanel, a free proprietary control panel (cPanel alternative), and SShield, an AI security system that blocks 99,998% of attacks, offering managed VPS, shared hosting, and dedicated servers with NVMe storage from Dallas and Sofia.
Founded
2007
Uptime
99.9%
HQ
Dallas, Texas, USA
Employees
50-100
Data Center
Dallas, TX (USA), Sofia (Bulgaria)
Pros & Cons
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
ScalaHosting
Pros
Free SPanel — proprietary control panel equivalent to cPanel, with no license fees
SShield AI — AI-powered security that blocks 99,998% of attacks
Exceptional 24/7 tech support — Trustpilot 4,9/5 from 2.100+ reviews
Managed VPS with guaranteed dedicated resources and instant scaling with no downtime
Free migration and automatic daily backups on all plans
Cons
Only 2 datacenter locations (Dallas and Sofia) — limited geographic options
SPanel isn’t 100% compatible with all third-party cPanel plugins
Higher renewal prices compared to promo rates
Price Comparison
| Hosting Type | IONOS | ScalaHosting | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | 1,00 USD/mo | 2,95 USD/mo | IONOS |
| WordPress | 1,00 USD/mo | 2,95 USD/mo | IONOS |
| VPS | 2,00 USD/mo | 29,95 USD/mo | IONOS |
| Reseller | — | 2,95 USD/mo | — |
| Dedicated | 70,00 USD/mo | — | — |
| 1,00 USD/mo | — | — |
Support Channels
IONOS
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
ScalaHosting
Live Chat
Email / Ticket
Phone
AI Assistance
HostsPedia Verdict 2026
ScalaHosting wins by 0.2 points
4.3/5
IONOS
Winner
4.5/5
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Score: 4.5/5
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