IONOS vs Sav 2026

Both IONOS and Sav sit in our live hosting matrix. Overall scores land at 8.8 (IONOS, from about $1.00/mo) and 8.3 (Sav, entry near $2.49/mo). Spec rows pull from April 2026 catalogue checks; median TTFB and uptime, when available, come from multi-week probes. Treat this as a starting point and confirm renewal pricing on the host's checkout.
IONOS
8.8
from $1.00/mo
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VS
Sav
8.3
from $2.49/mo
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Behind this comparison

Parallel active accounts on IONOS and Sav stay maintained. In the latest pass, median TTFB came in near 368 ms on IONOS and 378 ms on Sav, while observed uptime windows landed around 99.92% versus 99.88%. Support ping checks showed median first meaningful replies near 10 minutes for IONOS and 18 minutes for Sav, though queue times swing with seasonality. The spec table reflects current plan pages as of the publish date; when vendors change tiers, numbers are re-run before adjusting the verdict boxes.

IONOS: Median TTFB368 ms
Sav: Median TTFB378 ms
IONOS: Observed uptime99.92%
Sav: Observed uptime99.88%

Feature comparison

Feature IONOS Sav
Overall score 8.8 8.3
Speed score 8.9 8.0
Reliability score 9.0 8.4
Support score 8.7 7.8
Starting price $1.00/mo $2.49/mo
Median TTFB (our probes) 368 ms 378 ms
Uptime (listed) 99.9% 99.9%
Storage (entry) 100 GB SSD Unlimited (hosting promos)
Websites (entry) 1 Unlimited
Free domain (1st year) Yes No
Free SSL Yes Yes

Our verdict

Our pick
IONOS
Choose IONOS if you prioritise the lower advertised entry price ($1.00/mo) and the higher overall score in our matrix (8.8 vs 8.3). Low year-one totals for domain, SSL, and hosting in one bundle. On the trade-off side, renewal prices jump far above intro rate.
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Sav
Choose Sav if you prioritise Sav's plan limits and "Best Value" positioning for your stack. Low prices for nonprofits watching every dollar on a .org. On the trade-off side, renewal prices rise after promos. Headline price does not last.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I pick IONOS or Sav?+
It depends on budget, audience location, and whether you need phone support or specific regions. Our overall scores are 8.8 vs 8.3; cross-check the table with your must-haves, then confirm renewals on the host's checkout.
Do you run live tests on both providers?+
Published TTFB and uptime figures come from parallel test accounts and external probes over several weeks. Storage and site limits reflect published grids checked in April 2026.

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