IONOS — European VPS Hosting alternative
Replaces GoDaddy / HostGator
IONOS is a European vps hosting provider based in Germany and a GDPR-compliant alternative to GoDaddy / HostGator. European web hosting and domains platform serving millions of customers. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- Web hosting
- VPS
- Domains
Why choose IONOS?
IONOS is based in Germany and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from GoDaddy / HostGator, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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