Quick comparison
| Feature | Cloudways | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.3 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 24 | 42 |
| Hosting types | VPS, Cloud | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | ₹924.00 | ₹84.00 |
| Renewal from | — | ₹840.00 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 400 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | — | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | Saint Julians, Malta | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 184 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS | ₹924.00 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹2,016.00 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹3,864.00 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹7,392.00 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹2,352.00 | 2 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹1,176.00 | 1 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹8,316.00 | 8 GB | 160 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹8,232.00 | 8 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹36,120.00 | 32 GB | 200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹15,624.00 | 16 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹28,980.00 | 32 GB | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹50,232.00 | 64 GB | 200 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹8,904.00 | 8 GB | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹18,144.00 | 16 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹33,180.00 | 32 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹58,716.00 | 64 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹6,048.00 | 4 GB | 25 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹11,256.00 | 8 GB | 50 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹19,824.00 | 16 GB | 100 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹13,776.00 | 8 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹81,228.00 | 64 GB | 400 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹44,520.00 | 32 GB | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹4,536.00 | 4 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Cloud | ₹25,872.00 | 16 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | ₹84.00 Renewal: ₹840.00 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹304.04 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹168.00 Renewal: ₹504.00 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | ₹74,139.13 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹460.17 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹854.61 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹93,130.43 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹456.52 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹4,291.30 Renewal: ₹5,021.74 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹486.65 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹182.61 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹4,565.22 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹168.00 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹420.00 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹7,140.00 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹672.00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹6,300.00 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹15,120.00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹1,680.00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹10,080.00 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹29,400.00 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹1,260.00 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹2,940.00 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹9,240.00 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹5,880.00 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹12,600.00 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹27,720.00 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹2,520.00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹5,880.00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹1,260.00 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹15,960.00 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹4,200.00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹9,240.00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹14,280.00 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹18,480.00 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹7,560.00 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹13,440.00 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | ₹11,760.00 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹91.30 Renewal: ₹1,004.35 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹91.30 Renewal: ₹2,921.74 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | ₹273.91 Renewal: ₹410.87 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | ₹730.43 Renewal: ₹1,460.87 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, Cloudways or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (Cloudways: ₹924.00/mo vs IONOS: ₹84.00/mo).
Which is better, Cloudways or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (Cloudways: 3.3/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, Cloudways or IONOS?
Cloudways: up to 64 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
Cloudways 400 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 India?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in India.
How do I choose between Cloudways and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in India. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.