Is IONOS's Logging Storage the best deal?

Observability (Logging & Monitoring) · $0.02/mo

Competitively priced

IONOS Logging Storage at $0.02/GB/month is among the cheapest per-GB rates available, but Cloudways' comparable Offsite Backup Storage at $0.03/GB/month is only marginally more expensive and may offer better transparency. The real risk with IONOS is hidden renewal pricing on bundled services and per-vCPU license surcharges if you're running Windows or RHEL—verify your total contract cost before committing.

Add-Ons Offsite Backup Storage

$0.03/mo

Only $0.01/GB/month more than IONOS, with clearer per-server billing and no surprise renewal rate hikes on the storage tier itself.

Caveat: Bandwidth overages can be steep depending on underlying cloud provider (up to $0.17/GB on GCP), and multiple add-ons are billed separately.

Before you switch

Confirm whether your IONOS plan includes any promotional pricing that will renew at 2-6x the rate after contract expiration.
If using Windows Server or RHEL on IONOS Compute, factor in per-vCPU license surcharges—these are not included in base pricing.
Verify your actual outbound data transfer volume; IONOS charges $0.036/GB for 2-10TB beyond the 2TB free allowance, which can exceed logging storage costs.
Check whether you need additional static IPv4 addresses on IONOS ($6/month each)—this is easy to overlook.
On Cloudways, confirm which underlying cloud provider you are using, as bandwidth overage rates vary significantly (DigitalOcean $0.02/GB vs. AWS $0.12/GB).

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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