IONOS
German hosting giant with EU data residency
IONOS (1&1) is one of Europe’s largest hosting providers with 12M+ customers. Shared, VPS, and cloud hosting in Germany, UK, US, and Canada. Strong GDPR compliance from a German parent company.
Pros
- One of cheapest EU hosting starts at €1/month
- German company — strong GDPR compliance
- Phone support included on most plans
Cons
- 600% renewal price increase on cheapest plan ($1 → $7)
- Control panel less intuitive than cPanel
Best For
EU businesses wanting very cheap intro hosting but who should budget for the $7/month renewal reality
Pricing
Starter
or €12/yr
- Core features included
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