IONOS Hosting Review 2026
German engineering meets mass-market hosting. Is the georedundant architecture worth the learning curve?
9.8
IONOS is a powerhouse for serious users who dont mind a steeper learning curve. The georedundant infrastructure, ISO 27001 compliance, and 24/7 consultant support justify the premium position.
Strengths
✓ Pros
- Includes free .com domain + wildcard SSL
- Geo-redundant infrastructure (EU data centers)
- 99.99% uptime SLA with money-back guarantee
- ISO 27001 certified
- 24/7 personal consultant
- Scalable performance levels
✕ Cons
- Proprietary control panel (not cPanel)
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Renewal pricing is ~3x intro price
- Billing support can be slow
- Not beginner-friendly documentation
Final Score
9.8/10 – Exceptional. IONOS is not for everyone, but for power users and growing businesses, it is hard to beat.