# InterServer VPS vs IONOS VPS

| Attribute | InterServer VPS | IONOS VPS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.3 (33% (low)) | 43.3 (64% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud hosting platform for deploying and managing Linux or Windows virtual servers with flexible resource scaling. Includes managed support for larger workloads and guarantees 99.9% uptime across U.S. It is indexed under VPS Hosting.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","question":"What is InterServer VPS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"InterServer VPS is a paid product; published pricing starts at $3 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","question":"How much does InterServer VPS cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"InterServer VPS supports the web, Windows and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","question":"What platforms does InterServer VPS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for InterServer VPS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","question":"Can InterServer VPS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for InterServer VPS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as InterServer VPS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/privacy-policy.html","question":"What security certifications does InterServer VPS have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"InterServer VPS is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","question":"Where is InterServer VPS available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Scalable virtual private servers providing dedicated server resources, root access, and automatic DDoS protection. Hosted across regional data centers with 99.99%+ uptime guarantee and included 24/7 technical support. It is indexed under VPS Hosting.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"What is IONOS VPS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS VPS is a paid product; published pricing starts at $4 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"How much does IONOS VPS cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to IONOS VPS. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"What platforms does IONOS VPS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for IONOS VPS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"Can IONOS VPS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for IONOS VPS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as IONOS VPS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"What security certifications does IONOS VPS have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS VPS is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","question":"Where is IONOS VPS available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud hosting platform for deploying and managing Linux or Windows virtual servers with flexible resource scaling. Includes managed support for larger workloads and guarantees 99.9% uptime across U.S. data centers. | A managed VPS hosting service offering scalable virtual private servers with DDoS protection, root access, and one-click application installation. Includes 24/7 expert support and operates on 100% renewable energy infrastructure. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"root_access":true,"ddos_protection":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"n8n","native":true},{"name":"OpenClaw","native":true},{"name":"Vaultwarden","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Cloud VPS","summary":"$3/month for 1 core, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD","features":["Linux VPS (AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS)","Windows VPS","Root/Administrator access","U.S. cloud region selection","Managed support (8+ slices)","99.9% uptime SLA","Month-to-month billing, cancel anytime","Pre-configured templates (PrestaShop, Drupal, Flarum, Joomla)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"cores":"1","memory":"2GB","storage":"40GB SSD"}}],"summary":"From $3/month with month-to-month billing and no long-term commitment.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.interserver.net/vps","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:25:45.140Z","startingPrice":{"amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"VPS","summary":"From $4/month","features":["99.99%+ uptime","Active DDoS protection","Full root access"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Additional IPv4 address","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Block storage","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.065,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $4/month. No free tier.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.ionos.com/servers/vps","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T15:36:38.519Z","startingPrice":{"amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":3,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":4,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.9 | 99.99 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.ionos.com/security/free-ssl |

## Capabilities (VPS Hosting)

| Capability | InterServer VPS | IONOS VPS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Windows support | - | - |
| Root access | - | ✓ |
| Snapshot backup | - | - |
| Hourly billing | - | - |
| API terraform access | - | - |
| Ddos protection | - | ✓ |
| Free migration | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:13:25.931Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*