IONOS vs SiteGround

Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.

Head to head

Every field, matched up

IONOSSiteGround
Rating 4.4/5 4.7/5
Reviews 8,340 18,456
Entry price $1/mo $2.99/mo
Uptime 99.90% 99.99%
Founded 1988 2004
Country Germany Bulgaria
Hosting types Shared, VPS, Cloud, WordPress Shared, WordPress, Cloud
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Support channels 24/7 phone support, 24/7 live chat, Email ticketing 24/7 live chat, 24/7 phone support, Ticket system, Help center
Data center locations 5 6
Trade-offs

Where each one wins

IONOS — in its favour

  • Very low introductory pricing
  • Massive global infrastructure
  • Full product ecosystem

SiteGround — in its favour

  • Excellent support reputation
  • Fast, secure infrastructure
  • Great for agencies
Reading the table

Which one to pick

On price, IONOS starts lower at $1/mo against $2.99/mo for SiteGround. SiteGround carries the higher rating overall, at 4.7/5, and SiteGround reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. 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, SiteGround 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.

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