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Open-source alternatives to IONOS

IONOS is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 122 other web hosts in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

IONOS is a paid product, starting at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month. 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from IONOS

  1. Dokploy

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases on your own servers

    • Dokploy starts at $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Dokploy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dokploy also covers databases.
    • IONOS also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Dokploy pricing and details

  2. Neocities

    Free static website hosting with an in-browser editor

    • Neocities starts at $5 per month (Supporter). IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Neocities has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • Neocities is open source, according to its own site.
    • IONOS also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Neocities pricing and details

  3. Coolify

    Open-source platform to deploy apps and databases to your own servers

    • Coolify starts at $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Coolify has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • Coolify is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Coolify also covers databases.
    Coolify pricing and details

  4. CyberPanel

    Free OpenLiteSpeed control panel with paid add-ons

    • CyberPanel starts at $7.99 per month for the premium add-ons bundle. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • CyberPanel has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • CyberPanel is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CyberPanel also covers file management.
    CyberPanel pricing and details

  5. HestiaCP

    Free open-source web server control panel

    • HestiaCP is free. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • HestiaCP has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • HestiaCP is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • IONOS also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    HestiaCP pricing and details

  6. Virtualmin

    Open-source hosting control panel with a paid Pro edition

    • Virtualmin starts at $7.50 per month for Pro, 10 domains. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Virtualmin has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • Virtualmin is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Virtualmin also covers file management.
    Virtualmin pricing and details

  7. Dokku

    Open-source, single-server platform as a service you run yourself

    • Dokku starts at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Dokku has a free plan. IONOS does not.
    • Only Dokku lists a Linux app.
    • Only IONOS lists a web app.
    Dokku pricing and details

  8. Amazee.io

    Managed open source Kubernetes hosting for Drupal and other apps

    • Amazee.io starts at $199 per month and up (Cloud Basic), sold through sales. IONOS starts at $8 per month at renewal (Essential), after a first year at $4 a month.
    • Amazee.io is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • IONOS also covers malware protection and managed WordPress.
    Amazee.io pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to IONOS?

Yes. Dokploy, Neocities, Coolify, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin, Dokku and Amazee.io are open source, according to their own sites.

Is IONOS open source?

IONOS is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these web hosts are free?

Neocities, Coolify, CyberPanel, HestiaCP, Virtualmin and Dokku are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to IONOS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.