IONOS
Hostcomplex score
5.6/10IONOS is a Germany-based provider of domains, hosting, email and cloud services. It sells products for personal websites and businesses, from website tools to cloud infrastructure.
1 deal: IONOS HiDrive Next 1 TB (−86%)
IONOS plans compared
Online storage
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6.3/10
- Intro price
- $1.12/mo −86% for the first 12 months
- Renews at
- $7.83/mo
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $5.59/mo
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7.0/10
- Intro price
- $2.24/mo
- Renews at
- same price
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $2.24/mo
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6.3/10
- Intro price
- $5.59/mo
- Renews at
- same price
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $5.59/mo
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6.0/10
- Intro price
- $7.83/mo
- Renews at
- same price
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $7.83/mo
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2.5/10
- Intro price
- $93.12/mo
- Renews at
- same price
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $93.12/mo
E-mailhosting
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5.6/10
- Disk space
- 2 GB
- Mailboxes
- 1
- Price
- $1.68/mo same price
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 05:00.
All specifications
Online storage
| Plan | IONOS HiDrive Next 1 TB | IONOS HiDrive Next 100 GB | IONOS HiDrive Next 500 GB | IONOS Object Storage | IONOS Cloud Backup Flex 1 TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gebruikers | 5 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 100 GB | 500 GB | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| Doelgroep | Particulier | Particulier | Particulier | Zakelijk | Zakelijk |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web | – | – |
| Intro price period | 12 months | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Delen via link | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Desktop-synchronisatie | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Jurisdiction | Duitsland | Duitsland | Duitsland | Duitsland | Duitsland |
| Automatische foto-back-up | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Data location / EU hosting | Duitsland | Duitsland | Duitsland | Duitsland, Verenigde Staten | – |
E-mailhosting
| Plan | IONOS E-Mail (Mail Basic) |
|---|---|
| VAT | Incl. btw |
| GDPR | Yes |
| Billing | Maandelijks |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| Webmail | Yes |
| IMAP/POP3/SMTP | Yes |
| Mailboxes | 1 |
| Spam and virus filter | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes |
| Data location / EU hosting | Duitsland |
| Pricing model | Per gebruiker |
| Own domains | 1 |
| Max. attachment size | 70 MB |
About the company
IONOS SE is headquartered in Montabaur, Germany. Its business history goes back to 1&1, founded in 1988. In 2018, 1&1 Internet and cloud provider ProfitBricks were combined under the 1&1 IONOS brand; the brand later became IONOS.
IONOS SE is a wholly owned subsidiary of IONOS Holding SE, whose ultimate parent is IONOS Group SE. IONOS Group is majority-owned by United Internet AG. The company is known for domains, email and web hosting for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as cloud infrastructure.
What IONOS sells
- Domains and SSL: Domain registration and management, DNS and SSL certificates for websites and online services.
- Websites and online shops: Website builders and e-commerce tools for creating and operating a web presence.
- Web hosting and WordPress: Shared hosting, application hosting and managed WordPress hosting for websites and web applications.
- Email and office: Hosted email, business email and office and collaboration products. Our email hosting comparison includes an IONOS Mail Basic listing.
- Online storage: HiDrive and HiDrive Next cloud storage, plus managed Nextcloud. Our online storage comparison lists HiDrive Next, Cloud Backup Flex and Object Storage options.
- Servers: Virtual private servers, cloud servers, dedicated servers and bare-metal services for workloads with different infrastructure needs.
- Cloud infrastructure and platform services: Compute, storage, networking, databases, managed Kubernetes, private cloud and cloud backup.
- Online marketing and security: Tools and services for SEO, local visibility, website security and domain security.
Servers, data centres and support
IONOS lists cloud data-centre locations in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain and the United States. Its stated locations include Frankfurt and Berlin, Paris, London and Worcester, Logroño, and Las Vegas, Newark and Lenexa. IONOS says HiDrive Next is operated in its German data centres; storage location can vary by product and, for Object Storage, by selected bucket region.
IONOS lists phone and live-chat support, a help centre, and email support for its email products. Its German contact page states that product support is available around the clock, every day of the year.
Who IONOS suits
IONOS is worth considering if you want to manage domains, hosting, email or storage through one provider, or need access to server and cloud infrastructure. Its broad catalogue covers both smaller online projects and business infrastructure needs.
Look elsewhere if you need one clearly defined contract structure across all products, or if your decision depends on a particular data-centre location that has not been confirmed for the product you want. Check the terms and storage region for each service before ordering.
Read our full IONOS review for our assessment. Compare its listed email hosting and online storage options with alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Where is IONOS based?
IONOS SE is headquartered in Montabaur, Germany. IONOS lists cloud data-centre locations in several European countries and the United States.
What does IONOS sell?
IONOS sells domains, SSL certificates, website and shop tools, web and WordPress hosting, email, online storage, servers, cloud infrastructure, online marketing and security products.
Does IONOS offer email hosting and online storage?
Yes. Its products include hosted email and business email, as well as HiDrive and HiDrive Next storage, managed Nextcloud, Cloud Backup Flex and Object Storage.
Do IONOS contract and cancellation terms vary by product?
Yes. Contract duration, cancellation notice and renewal terms can depend on the product and order. Check the specific contract details rather than assuming one set of terms applies to every IONOS service.
