IONOS vs STRATO

Choosing between IONOS and Strato for your Australian web hosting? This comparison breaks down key features, pricing, and performance to help you decide.

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Feature IONOS STRATO
Editorial rating ★ 4.4 / 5 ★ 4.3 / 5
Plans tracked 42 10
Hosting types Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated Shared Hosting, VPS
Starting price $1.55 $1.68
Renewal from $15.50 $8.42
Max RAM 256 GB
Max storage 8000 GB 200 GB
Free SSL Yes Yes
Free backups Yes Yes
Headquarters Montabaur, Germany Germany
Data centers 114 1

IONOS

★ 4.4

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STRATO

★ 4.3

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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

STRATO plans

Type Intro price RAM Storage Action
Shared Hosting $8.42 SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $25.27 SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $5.90 SSD Visit Site
VPS $6.74 SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $7.72 SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $1.68 Renewal: $8.42 100 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $8.42 50 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $20.22 150 GB SSD Visit Site
Shared Hosting $37.07 200 GB SSD Visit Site
VPS $3.37 SSD Visit Site

Comparison FAQ

Which is cheaper, IONOS or STRATO?

IONOS has the lower entry price (IONOS: A$1.55/mo vs STRATO: A$1.68/mo).

Which is better, IONOS or STRATO?

IONOS scores higher (IONOS: 4.4/5 vs STRATO: 4.3/5).

Which is better for VPS, IONOS or STRATO?

IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM; STRATO: up to — GB RAM.

Which has more storage?

IONOS 8000 GB vs STRATO 200 GB max storage.

Do both include free SSL?

Yes — both IONOS and STRATO 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 IONOS and STRATO?

Match plan type to your project in Australia. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.