IONOS pricing: advertised price and renewal price
IONOS pricing starts at $1/mo for Plus (annual), billed for 12 months. As of 2026-11-02, IONOS's Essential (annual) plan advertises $4/mo but renews at $8/mo, a +100% increase after the first term. After 2 years you are paying $96 a year, not the $48 the advertised price suggests. We verify these prices daily against IONOS's own pricing page.
$48.00 for the 12-month term.
Monthly equivalent; confirm the renewal term with the provider.
Assumes the recorded renewal rate applies after the initial term, with no future price changes.
Monthly figures may be equivalents of longer billing terms. Estimates exclude taxes and optional extras. Check the provider’s final offer ↗
Pricing-behavior score: F. This describes recorded renewal pricing, not overall product quality. How the score works.
Renewal price history, Essential (annual)
Unchanged. We have recorded $8/mo on every one of our 13 checks since 2026-10-21. No increase, no decrease, no promotional fluctuation, the figure has held for the entire period we have been watching it.
All plans, intro vs renewal (verified 2026-11-02)
| plan | intro | renews at | increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus (annual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $1 | $14 | +1300% |
| Essential (annual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $4 | $8 | +100% |
| Starter (annual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $6 | $10 | +67% |
| Ultimate (annual) Billing commitment: 12 month(s). Prices above are monthly equivalents. | $10 | $18 | +80% |
Prices as shown to a visitor in Pakistan, in the currency IONOS displayed. Some companies vary price by country, both the absolute price and the increase can differ. How we check
True 3-year cost, Essential (annual)
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Common questions about IONOS pricing
How much does IONOS cost?
IONOS's tracked plans run from $1/mo (Plus (annual)) to $10/mo (Ultimate (annual)) at the advertised rate, as recorded on 2026-11-02. Renewal prices are in the table above.
How much does IONOS cost after 2 years?
$96 for the second year, $48 in year one at the introductory rate, then $96 a year once it renews. Over three years the Essential (annual) plan costs $240 in total, 1.7× the $144 the advertised price implies.
What is IONOS's renewal price?
Plus (annual): $14/mo; Essential (annual): $8/mo; Starter (annual): $10/mo; Ultimate (annual): $18/mo. These are the rates IONOS charges once the introductory term ends, observed on 2026-11-02; future prices may change.
How much is IONOS per year?
$96 a year at the renewal rate for Essential (annual), or $48 for the first year if you are buying at the advertised introductory price.
Why did IONOS charge me more at renewal?
Some tracked plans have an introductory discount and a higher renewal price. That may explain an increase, but check your invoice, billing term, taxes and add-ons.
Has IONOS changed its price recently?
Not since we began tracking on 2026-10-21. We check IONOS's public pricing page once every day and would record any change here.