Quick comparison
| Feature | Hetzner | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.2 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 44 | 42 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS, Cloud, Dedicated | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | $3.20 | $1.55 |
| Renewal from | $8.26 | $15.50 |
| Max RAM | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 323584 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | Gunzenhausen, Germany | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 70 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | $3.20 Renewal: $8.26 | — | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $7.60 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $53.74 | 16 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $175.05 | 32 GB | 240 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $6.39 | 2 GB | 20 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $5.41 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $8.51 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $14.71 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $10.06 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $19.36 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $37.96 | 32 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $10.06 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $44.16 | 24 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $298.36 | 128 GB | 600 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $57.82 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $37.96 | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $161.20 | 128 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $75.16 | 32 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $447.16 | 192 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $149.56 | 64 GB | 360 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $71.30 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $60.45 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $308.45 | 256 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $161.20 | 64 GB | 90112 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $316.20 | 128 GB | 180224 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $207.70 | 256 GB | 3840 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $207.70 | 128 GB | 7680 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $308.45 | 128 GB | 7680 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $595.20 | 256 GB | 323584 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $27.11 | 32 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $5.87 | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $17.03 | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $30.98 | 16 GB | 320 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $60.43 | 32 GB | 640 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $22.46 | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $102.30 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $7.23 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $587.99 | — | — | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $5.39 | 2 GB | 40 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $80.72 | 128 GB | 2560 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | $118.78 | 256 GB | 5120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $7.23 | — | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $12.62 | — | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $200.49 | — | 200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | $1.55 Renewal: $15.50 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $5.61 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | $3.10 Renewal: $9.30 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | $1,368.04 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $8.49 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $15.77 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $1,718.48 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $8.42 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $79.18 Renewal: $92.66 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $8.98 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $3.37 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $84.24 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $3.10 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $7.75 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $131.75 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $12.40 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $116.25 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $279.00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $31.00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $186.00 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $542.50 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $23.25 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $54.25 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $170.50 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $108.50 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $232.50 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $511.50 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $46.50 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $108.50 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $23.25 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $294.50 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $77.50 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $170.50 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $263.50 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $341.00 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $139.50 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $248.00 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $217.00 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $1.68 Renewal: $18.53 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $1.68 Renewal: $53.91 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $5.05 Renewal: $7.58 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $13.48 Renewal: $26.96 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, Hetzner or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (Hetzner: A$3.20/mo vs IONOS: A$1.55/mo).
Which is better, Hetzner or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (Hetzner: 4.2/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, Hetzner or IONOS?
Hetzner: up to 256 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
Hetzner 323584 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both Hetzner and IONOS list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in Australia?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in Australia.
How do I choose between Hetzner and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in Australia. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.