Head-to-head
Hostinger vs IONOS
The budget king against the provider with a personal assistant: self-service or guidance?
Our pick
Easy start
HostingerHostinger International
Hostinger
The most popular starter hosting, dirt cheap on a long term.
Easy start
IONOSIONOS SE
IONOS
European-grade hosting with a personal assistant.
HostingerIONOS
Our score4.4 / 54.0 / 5
PriceFrom $2.99/moFrom $1/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forFirst websiteFirst-year value
CategoryStarter hostingStarter hosting
ProviderHostinger InternationalIONOS SE
Our verdict
IONOS differentiates with something unique in this segment: a personal assistant with every plan, plus the lowest entry price ($1 the first year) and a fair $8 renewal. Hostinger wins on the platform itself: faster, a more modern panel, and more room per plan. If you like having someone to call who knows your setup, IONOS is surprisingly good; if you prefer doing everything yourself, take Hostinger.
“For a few dollars a month we got fast hosting with a clean control panel. The low price does require paying four years up front; renewal is higher but reasonable. The easiest start there is.”Editorial team, on Hostinger
“A dollar a month for the first year is hard to argue with, and the EU-grade infrastructure is solid. The dashboard feels corporate, but the personal assistant on every plan is a genuinely nice touch.”Editorial team, on IONOS