Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.
| Hetzner | IONOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 6,710 | 8,340 |
| Entry price | $4.15/mo | $1/mo |
| Uptime | 99.90% | 99.90% |
| Founded | 1997 | 1988 |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Hosting types | Cloud, VPS, Dedicated | Shared, VPS, Cloud, WordPress |
| Money-back guarantee | None stated | 30 days |
| Support channels | Ticket system, Robot management portal, Community forum | 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing |
| Data center locations | 4 | 5 |
On price, IONOS starts lower at $1/mo against $4.15/mo for Hetzner. Hetzner carries the higher rating overall, at 4.8/5, and Hetzner reports the better tracked uptime at 99.90%. IONOS has been operating longer, since 1988.
If entry price is what decides it, start with IONOS. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Hetzner has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.