Quick comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.4 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 33 | 42 |
| Hosting types | VPS, Cloud | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | AED 14.68 | AED 3.67 |
| Renewal from | — | AED 36.70 |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 4800 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | — | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York, USA | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 43 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | AED 88.08 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 14.68 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 4,624.20 | 160 GB | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 616.56 | 32 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 1,233.12 | 64 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 2,466.24 | 128 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 3,699.36 | 192 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 4,932.48 | 256 GB | 800 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 154.14 | 4 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 480.77 | 16 GB | 300 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 961.54 | 32 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 1,923.08 | 64 GB | 1200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 22.02 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 44.04 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 176.16 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 66.06 | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 88.08 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 352.32 | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 14.68 | 0.5 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 616.56 | 16 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 1,233.12 | 32 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 3,699.36 | 96 GB | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 231.21 | 8 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 308.28 | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 1,849.68 | 64 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 462.42 | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 924.84 | 32 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 3,846.16 | 128 GB | 2400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 5,769.24 | 192 GB | 3600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 3,699.36 | 128 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 308.28 | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 2,466.24 | 64 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | AED 7,692.32 | 256 GB | 4800 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.67 Renewal: AED 36.70 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 13.28 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.34 Renewal: AED 22.02 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | AED 3,239.17 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 20.11 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 37.34 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 4,068.91 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 19.95 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 187.49 Renewal: AED 219.40 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 21.26 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.98 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 199.46 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 7.34 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 18.35 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 311.95 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 29.36 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 275.25 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 660.60 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 73.40 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 440.40 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,284.50 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 128.45 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 403.70 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 256.90 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 550.50 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 1,211.10 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 110.10 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 256.90 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 55.05 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 697.30 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 183.50 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 403.70 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 623.90 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 807.40 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 330.30 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 587.20 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | AED 513.80 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.99 Renewal: AED 43.88 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 3.99 Renewal: AED 127.65 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | AED 11.97 Renewal: AED 17.95 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | AED 31.91 Renewal: AED 63.83 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (DigitalOcean: AED 14.68/mo vs IONOS: AED 3.67/mo).
Which is better, DigitalOcean or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (DigitalOcean: 3.4/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, DigitalOcean or IONOS?
DigitalOcean: up to 256 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
DigitalOcean 4800 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Only IONOS shows free SSL on tracked plans.
Which is better for beginners in United Arab Emirates?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in United Arab Emirates.
How do I choose between DigitalOcean and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in United Arab Emirates. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.