IONOS renewal price: what you pay after the intro term
Observed on IONOS's pricing page, last verified 2026-08-23 (automatic check 2026-08-27: sentinel-ok).
Enshittification Index: 20.0 (mild)
| Plan | Intro /mo | Term | Renewal /mo | Jump | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential cheapest | $4.00 | 12 mo | $8.00 | +100% | $48.00 | $240.00 | $432.00 | tracking since 2026-08-23 |
| Plus popular | $1.00 | 12 mo | $14.00 | +1300% | $12.00 | $348.00 | $684.00 | tracking since 2026-08-23 |
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Where the renewal price is stated
Essential
“Essential Save 60% $10 $ 4 /month with a 1-year term Then only $8 /month”
Source: https://www.ionos.com/hosting/web-hosting · observed 2026-08-23 · confidence high · Lowest tier, but not the lowest intro price (Plus is $1/mo). Struck-through $10 is the list price. Renewal term not stated. 'Free domain for 1 year' (.us .ca .com .net .org .info .me .biz .online).
- 12-month billing intro price: $4.00/mo
- Free domain for 12 months
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Plus
“Bestselling Plan Save 94% $16 $ 1 /month with a 1-year term Then only $14 /month”
Source: https://www.ionos.com/hosting/web-hosting · observed 2026-08-23 · confidence high · 'Bestselling Plan' badge; lowest intro price on the page and the largest renewal jump (14x). Starter: $6 -> $10; Ultimate: $10 -> $18.
- 12-month billing intro price: $1.00/mo
- Free domain for 12 months
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Price history
Essential
| Observed | Intro /mo | Renewal /mo | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | $4.00 | $8.00 | seed |
Plus
| Observed | Intro /mo | Renewal /mo | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | $1.00 | $14.00 | seed |
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