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IONOS vs Linode: prices and plans compared

Every IONOS and Linode plan we track, compared on the price you pay to start, what it renews at and the cost over three years, plus money-back terms, uptime guarantees and data centers. Prices are checked against both providers daily (October 2026).

The short answer

  • IONOS is cheaper to start: $1.00/mo against $5.00/mo.
  • Linode renews lower: its cheapest plan renews at $5.00/mo against $14.00/mo.
  • IONOS gives a longer money-back window (30 days against none).
  • Linode has data centers in more countries (15 against 5).
  • For GPU servers, IONOS scores higher on value: 85/100 against 66/100.
  • For cloud hosting, IONOS scores higher on value: 87/100 against 79/100.
  • For managed Kubernetes, IONOS scores higher on value: 80/100 against 51/100.
  • For managed databases, IONOS scores higher on value: 72/100 against 71/100.
  • For cloud storage, IONOS scores higher on value: 76/100 against 66/100.
IONOSLinode
Starting price$1.00/moIONOS Web Hosting Plus$5.00/moLinode Shared CPU Nanode 1 GB
Renews at$14.00/mo$5.00/mo
Plans110124
Kinds of hostingweb hosting, WordPress hosting, eCommerce hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, GPU servers, cloud hosting, managed Kubernetes, managed databases, cloud storage, business email hostingcloud hosting, GPU servers, managed Kubernetes, managed databases, cloud storage
Money-back guarantee30 daysNone
Uptime guarantee99.9%99.99%
Support24/7, phone24/7, phone
Data center countries5United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France15United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, France…
Founded19882003
HeadquartersGermanyUnited States
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GPU servers: IONOS vs Linode

IONOSLinode
Cheapest planIONOS AP1-10 GPU16 vCPU · 128 GB RAM · 1 TB NVMeLinode Accelerated NETINT Quadra T1U x1 Small8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 200 GB
From / renews at$767.00 / $767.00 per month$280.00 / $280.00 per month
Best value planIONOS IP3-10 GPUValue score 85/100Linode GPU RTX 4000 Ada x1 X-LargeValue score 66/100

Cloud hosting: IONOS vs Linode

IONOSLinode
Cheapest planIONOS Cloud Basic Cube XS1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM · 60 GB NVMeLinode Shared CPU Nanode 1 GB1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · 25 GB SSD
From / renews at$5.76 / $5.76 per month$5.00 / $5.00 per month
Best value planIONOS Cloud Memory Cube XLValue score 87/100Linode High Memory 300 GBValue score 79/100

Managed Kubernetes: IONOS vs Linode

IONOSLinode
Cheapest planIONOS Managed Kubernetes node 2 vCPU / 8 GB2 vCPU · 8 GB RAMLinode Kubernetes Engine high-availability control plane
From / renews at$41.47 / $41.47 per month$60.00 / $60.00 per month
Best value planIONOS Managed Kubernetes node 2 vCPU / 8 GBValue score 80/100Linode Kubernetes Engine high-availability control planeValue score 51/100

Managed databases: IONOS vs Linode

IONOSLinode
Cheapest planIONOS MongoDB Business XS1 vCPU · 2 GB RAM · 50 GB SSDLinode Managed Database Shared 1 GB1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · 9 GB
From / renews at$31.20 / $31.20 per month$16.00 / $16.00 per month
Best value planIONOS MongoDB Business XSValue score 72/100Linode Managed Valkey G7 Dedicated 4 GBValue score 71/100

Cloud storage: IONOS vs Linode

IONOSLinode
Cheapest planIONOS Cloud Object Storage (per GB)1 GBLinode Block Storage 10 GB10 GB NVMe
From / renews at$0.00 / $0.00 per month$1.00 / $1.00 per month
Best value planIONOS Cloud Object Storage (per GB)Value score 76/100Linode Block Storage 10 GBValue score 66/100

Frequently asked questions

Is IONOS cheaper than Linode?

IONOS has the lower starting price: IONOS Web Hosting Plus at $1.00/mo, against Linode Shared CPU Nanode 1 GB at $5.00/mo. Compare the renewal prices too: they decide what you pay from the second term.

Which renews cheaper, IONOS or Linode?

IONOS's cheapest plan renews at $14.00/mo and Linode's at $5.00/mo. Over three years, IONOS averages $9.67/mo and Linode $5.00/mo on those plans.

Do IONOS and Linode offer a money-back guarantee?

IONOS has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Linode has no money-back window.

Which is better for GPU servers, IONOS or Linode?

On our value score, IONOS: its IONOS IP3-10 GPU plan scores 85/100 against 66/100 for Linode's best GPU servers plan. The score weighs resources per dollar over three years, renewal price, uptime, refund window and support.

Which is better for cloud hosting, IONOS or Linode?

On our value score, IONOS: its IONOS Cloud Memory Cube XL plan scores 87/100 against 79/100 for Linode's best cloud hosting plan. The score weighs resources per dollar over three years, renewal price, uptime, refund window and support.

Which is better for managed Kubernetes, IONOS or Linode?

On our value score, IONOS: its IONOS Managed Kubernetes node 2 vCPU / 8 GB plan scores 80/100 against 51/100 for Linode's best managed Kubernetes plan. The score weighs resources per dollar over three years, renewal price, uptime, refund window and support.

See how we collect prices and score plans. Always confirm the final price at checkout.

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