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Compare Cloudways and IONOS 1&1 Servers 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
No pricing available
Cloudways
Star Rating
(1,104)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 23 pricing plansIONOS 1&1 Servers
Star Rating
(20)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IONOS 1&1 ServersSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudways excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to IONOS 1&1 Servers. Users appreciate the platform's intuitive dashboard, which simplifies managing multiple servers and applications, making it a favorite among small businesses.
- Users say that Cloudways provides exceptional support, with many highlighting the ease of spinning up new servers and managing SSL certificates. This level of support is a significant advantage for users who may not have extensive technical expertise.
- Reviewers mention that while IONOS 1&1 Servers offers reliable uptime, with claims of 99.9% availability, it lacks the same level of recent user engagement as Cloudways, which has received a steady stream of reviews in the past 90 days, indicating a more active user base.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms are praised for their ease of use, but Cloudways stands out with a slightly higher rating. Users have noted that the platform simplifies the process of managing multiple sites, which is particularly beneficial for web designers and agencies.
- Users highlight that IONOS 1&1 Servers offers straightforward account management features, such as easy email creation and password resets. However, this simplicity may not compensate for the lack of advanced features that Cloudways provides, which are essential for more complex hosting needs.
- Reviewers appreciate Cloudways' commitment to product direction and innovation, with many users feeling that the platform is a strong partner in their business endeavors. This contrasts with IONOS 1&1 Servers, where users have expressed a desire for more robust features and updates to keep pace with evolving needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudways
Managed Digital Ocean 1GB - Standard
$11.00
1GB RAM, 1 Core Processor
- 25GB Storage
- 1TB Bandwidth
- Cloudflare Add-on
IONOS 1&1 Servers
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cloudways
Free Trial is available
IONOS 1&1 Servers
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
944
9.1
13
Ease of Use
9.1
955
9.1
13
Ease of Setup
9.2
756
9.6
8
Ease of Admin
9.1
634
9.6
8
Quality of Support
9.2
917
8.7
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
624
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
922
8.9
11
Features by Category
Compatibility
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Compliance
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Agentic AI - Server Backup
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Functionality
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Agentic AI - Online Backup
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Functionality
8.8
41
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Management
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
Support
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
197
Not enough data
9.1
207
Not enough data
9.1
218
Not enough data
8.8
208
Not enough data
8.9
198
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Security
9.4
213
Not enough data
8.9
206
Not enough data
8.1
184
Not enough data
8.4
182
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Free Resources
6.8
187
Not enough data
6.7
180
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
Performance - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
185
Not enough data
8.9
185
Not enough data
8.4
176
Not enough data
8.4
172
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Support - Cloud Web Hosting
9.4
185
Not enough data
8.7
174
Not enough data
8.7
179
Not enough data
9.1
185
Not enough data
Security - Cloud Web Hosting
8.9
171
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.1
174
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
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Hosting Management
8.7
362
Not enough data
8.9
367
Not enough data
7.1
280
Not enough data
8.0
329
Not enough data
8.8
327
Not enough data
8.4
291
Not enough data
8.7
302
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8.4
323
Not enough data
8.7
339
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9.0
337
Not enough data
Development
9.1
93
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
Database
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.2
95
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Infrastructure
9.2
88
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.1
94
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Management
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Security
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudways and IONOS 1&1 Servers are categorized as VPS Hosting Platforms
Unique Categories
Cloudways is categorized as Managed Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Cloud Web Hosting, WebOps Platforms, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
IONOS 1&1 Servers is categorized as Online Backup and Server Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudways
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IONOS 1&1 Servers
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Computer Software
8.0%
Retail
5.0%
Design
5.0%
Other
53.4%
Computer Software
16.7%
Telecommunications
11.1%
Education Management
11.1%
Construction
11.1%
Renewables & Environment
5.6%
Other
44.4%
Discussions
How do l move a website created from the Godaddy site builder to Clouways hosting?
36 Comments
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How do I get high scores on https://pagespeed.web.dev/
6 Comments
TY
Hi John,
I’ve a similar concern as my website doesn’t show great speed on Google. But in reality, it opens pretty...Read more
IONOS 1&1 Servers has no discussions with answers
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