Quick comparison
| Feature | HostGator | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 2 | 42 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | £2.96 | £0.79 |
| Renewal from | £7.07 | £7.90 |
| Max RAM | 2 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 120 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | — | Yes |
| Headquarters | USA | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 1 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | £2.96 Renewal: £7.07 | — | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | £18.92 | 2 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | £0.79 Renewal: £7.90 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £2.86 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | £1.58 Renewal: £4.74 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | £697.26 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £4.33 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £8.04 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | £875.87 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £4.29 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £40.36 Renewal: £47.23 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £4.58 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £1.72 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £42.93 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | £1.58 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £3.95 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £67.15 | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £6.32 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £59.25 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £142.20 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £15.80 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £94.80 | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £276.50 | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £11.85 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £27.65 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £86.90 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £55.30 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £118.50 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £260.70 | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | £23.70 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £55.30 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £11.85 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £150.10 | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £39.50 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | £86.90 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £134.30 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £173.80 | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £71.10 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £126.40 | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | £110.60 | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £0.86 Renewal: £9.45 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £0.86 Renewal: £27.48 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | £2.58 Renewal: £3.86 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | £6.87 Renewal: £13.74 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, HostGator or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (HostGator: £2.96/mo vs IONOS: £0.79/mo).
Which is better, HostGator or IONOS?
HostGator scores higher (HostGator: 4.5/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, HostGator or IONOS?
HostGator: up to 2 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
HostGator 120 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both HostGator and IONOS list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in United Kingdom?
HostGator is our pick for ease of use in United Kingdom.
How do I choose between HostGator and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in United Kingdom. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.