Is IONOS's VM/Server Backup Storage the best deal?

Backup Service · $0.08/mo

Better deals exist

Cloudways' offsite backup storage is 62.5% cheaper at $0.03/GiB versus IONOS's $0.08/GB, with transparent per-GiB billing and no renewal-price shock. However, you'll need to factor in Cloudways' per-server billing model and potential bandwidth overages depending on your underlying cloud provider choice.

Add-Ons Offsite Backup Storage

$0.03/mosave 62.5%

Significantly lower per-GiB rate ($0.03 vs $0.08) with no hidden renewal pricing or contract lock-in traps.

Caveat: Billing is per-server, so costs scale with server count; bandwidth overages vary by underlying cloud (DigitalOcean $0.02/GB is cheapest, AWS $0.12/GB is expensive).

Before you switch

Verify your expected backup storage size in GiB to confirm total monthly cost; Cloudways charges per server, so multi-server setups may cost more than a single IONOS pool
Check IONOS renewal pricing on your VPS/hosting plan after the promo period ends; the 2-6x increase may offset backup savings
Confirm which underlying cloud provider Cloudways will use (DigitalOcean is cheapest for bandwidth overages at $0.02/GB)
IONOS's $0.08/GB rate is straightforward with no per-server multiplier, so compare total backup volume across all servers before switching
Review IONOS's 2TB free outbound data transfer allowance; if you regularly restore backups, Cloudways bandwidth costs may add up depending on provider

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
Cloudways	Add-Ons · Offsite Backup Storage	$0.03/mo	Per GiB per server per month (billed as a rate, not a flat monthly tier)	Visit

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