Hostwinds vs IONOS
Quick verdict
- Lower starting price: IONOS ($1.00/mo vs $6.99/mo).
- Cheaper over 4 years (cheapest plan, renewals included): Hostwinds ($335.52 vs $348.00).
- Lower renewal on the cheapest plan: Hostwinds ($6.99/mo vs $12.00/mo).
Hostwinds
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | 4-year cost | Sites | Storage | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $6.99/mo (12 months) | $6.99/mo | $335.52 | 1 | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Advanced | $8.99/mo (12 months) | $8.99/mo | $431.52 | 4 | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Ultimate | $10.99/mo (12 months) | $10.99/mo | $527.52 | – | – | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
IONOS
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at | 4-year cost | Sites | Storage | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $5.00/mo (12 months) | $8.00/mo | $348.00 | 1 | 25 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Grow | $1.00/mo (12 months) | $12.00/mo | $444.00 | 1 | 50 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Boost | $12.00/mo (12 months) | $17.00/mo | $756.00 | 1 | 75 GB | source, Oct 26, 2026 |
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