Quick comparison
| Feature | DreamHost | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | ★ 3.9 / 5 | ★ 4.4 / 5 |
| Plans tracked | 5 | 42 |
| Hosting types | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting | Shared Hosting, VPS, WordPress Hosting, Dedicated |
| Starting price | $2.59 | $1.00 |
| Renewal from | $6.99 | $10.00 |
| Max RAM | 2 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 100 GB | 8000 GB |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Free backups | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | USA | Montabaur, Germany |
| Data centers | 1 | 114 |
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| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | $2.59 Renewal: $6.99 | — | 50 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $10.00 | 2 GB | 60 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $3.14 Renewal: $11.95 | — | 25 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | $16.29 Renewal: $21.73 | — | 15 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $10.86 Renewal: $28.25 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
IONOS plans
| Type | Intro price | RAM | Storage | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Hosting | $1.00 Renewal: $10.00 | — | 200 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $3.62 | — | — | Visit Site |
| VPS | $2.00 Renewal: $6.00 | 1 GB | 10 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| WordPress Hosting | $882.61 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $5.48 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $10.17 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $1,108.70 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $5.43 | — | 100 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $51.09 Renewal: $59.78 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $5.79 | — | 500 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $2.17 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $54.35 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $2.00 | 1 GB | 10 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $5.00 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $85.00 AMD EPYC™ 4244P | 32 GB | 512 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $8.00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $75.00 AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 3600 | 32 GB | 480 GB SSD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $180.00 AMD EPYC™ 7302P | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $20.00 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $120.00 AMD EPYC™ 4344P | 64 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $350.00 AMD EPYC™ 7543P | 256 GB | 1920 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $15.00 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $35.00 | 8 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $110.00 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 3700 | 64 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $70.00 AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 3600 | 32 GB | 1000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $150.00 AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 3900 | 128 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $330.00 AMD EPYC™ 7543P | 256 GB | 8000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $30.00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $70.00 | 16 GB | 480 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $15.00 | 2 GB | 80 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $190.00 AMD EPYC™ 4465P | 128 GB | 1024 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $50.00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| VPS | $110.00 | 24 GB | 720 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $170.00 AMD Ryzen™ 9 PRO 3900 | 128 GB | 960 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $220.00 AMD EPYC™ 4545P | 128 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $90.00 AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 3700 | 64 GB | 2000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $160.00 AMD EPYC™ 7302P | 128 GB | 4000 GB HDD | Visit Site |
| Dedicated | $140.00 AMD EPYC™ 4344P | 64 GB | 2048 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $1.09 Renewal: $11.96 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $1.09 Renewal: $34.78 | — | — SSD | Visit Site |
| VPS | $3.26 Renewal: $4.89 | 4 GB | 120 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
| Shared Hosting | $8.70 Renewal: $17.39 | — | 350 GB NVMe | Visit Site |
Comparison FAQ
Which is cheaper, DreamHost or IONOS?
IONOS has the lower entry price (DreamHost: $2.59/mo vs IONOS: $1.00/mo).
Which is better, DreamHost or IONOS?
IONOS scores higher (DreamHost: 3.9/5 vs IONOS: 4.4/5).
Which is better for VPS, DreamHost or IONOS?
DreamHost: up to 2 GB RAM; IONOS: up to 256 GB RAM.
Which has more storage?
DreamHost 100 GB vs IONOS 8000 GB max storage.
Do both include free SSL?
Yes — both DreamHost and IONOS list plans with free SSL.
Which is better for beginners in United States?
IONOS is our pick for ease of use in United States.
How do I choose between DreamHost and IONOS?
Match plan type to your project in United States. Compare intro vs renewal price and data center location.