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Ahosting vs IONOS
IONOS offers a $1/mo first-year promo — but it renews at $6/mo and still doesn't include a free dedicated IP, LiteSpeed, staging, or multi-site support. Ahosting starts at $2.79/mo with all of these included.
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Free dedicated IP — IONOS doesn't include one at any tier
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LiteSpeed + LSCache — IONOS uses a different server stack
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Staging tool on all plans — IONOS doesn't offer staging
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5–20 sites per plan — IONOS starter is limited to 1 site
30-day money-back guarantee
Prices at 1st year promo only · Renewal: Ahosting $9.79/mo · IONOS $6.00/mo after year one
Full Feature Comparison
Entry-level WordPress hosting plans, side by side.
| Feature |
Ahosting
$2.79/mo
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IONOS
$1.00*/mo
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| Starting price | $2.79/mo (36-month) | $1.00/mo (1st year promo) |
| Renewal price | $9.79/mo | $6.00/mo |
| Free Dedicated IP | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free Private Nameservers | ✓ | ✗ |
| LiteSpeed Web Server | ✓ | ✗ |
| LSCache (server caching) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Website Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| WordPress Staging Tool | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sites Per Plan | 5–20 | 1 site (starter) |
| Free SSL Certificate | ✓ | YES (Wildcard) |
| Free Domain (1st year) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free Email Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free Website Migration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily Offsite Backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Why Ahosting Has the Edge
Free Dedicated IP
IONOS WordPress hosting plans do not include a dedicated IP address at any tier. Ahosting includes a free dedicated IP with every WordPress plan — protecting your email deliverability, SSL compatibility, and SEO reputation from shared-IP neighbors.
LiteSpeed Performance
IONOS doesn't use LiteSpeed for WordPress hosting. Ahosting uses LiteSpeed Web Server with LSCache on all plans — delivering faster page loads, lower server response times, and more efficient full-page caching for WordPress content.
Staging Tool on All Plans
IONOS doesn't offer a WordPress staging environment. Ahosting includes a staging tool on all plans — Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Testing changes before they go live is essential; Ahosting makes it standard, not optional.
Multi-Site Support
IONOS's starter plan is limited to 1 WordPress site. Ahosting's Bronze supports 5 sites, Silver 10, Gold 20 — all on a single account. For anyone managing more than one site, Ahosting is far more cost-effective.
Free Expert Migration
IONOS does not offer free migration assistance. Ahosting provides free, fully-managed website migration on all plans — covering files, databases, and email, with 95% of migrations completed in under 20 minutes at zero cost.
Know Your Real Long-Term Cost
IONOS's $1/mo is a first-year promotional rate only. After year one, it renews at $6/mo. Ahosting's $2.79/mo (36-month) renews at $9.79/mo — a transparent, predictable rate with no surprise jump after the honeymoon period.
Where IONOS Has the Edge
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where IONOS genuinely leads.
Lowest First-Year Price
IONOS's $1/mo is a genuine first-year bargain. No other major host matches this introductory price. If minimising the first invoice is your priority, IONOS leads.
Free Wildcard SSL
IONOS includes a Wildcard SSL certificate, which covers all subdomains (*.yourdomain.com). Ahosting includes standard SSL — for sites using multiple subdomains, IONOS's Wildcard coverage is a useful inclusion.
Founded 1988 — Deep History
IONOS was founded in 1988 and is one of the oldest hosting companies in the world. With decades of infrastructure experience and strong EU data center presence, IONOS has genuine enterprise heritage.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Ahosting if you:
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Need a free dedicated IP for email deliverability and SEO protection
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Want LiteSpeed performance for a faster WordPress site
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Need to host multiple sites (5–20) on a single plan
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Want a WordPress staging environment included
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Need full-service migration assistance at no cost
Choose IONOS if you:
- → Want the lowest possible first-year price ($1/mo is a genuine bargain)
- → Need a Wildcard SSL to cover all subdomains
- → Are based in Europe and want strong EU data center presence
- → Want a free domain and email inbox bundled with hosting
*IONOS $1/mo is a first-year promo only — renews at $6/mo. Always calculate your multi-year cost before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ahosting vs IONOS.
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