| Feature | IONOS 🇬🇧 | AWS ☁️ | Google Cloud 🌍 |
|---|
| Data Sovereignty | ✅ UK-based data centres, GDPR-first | ❌ Global, often US-based | ❌ Global, often US-based |
| Privacy & Independence | ✅ EU-owned, no US CLOUD Act | ❌ Subject to US CLOUD Act | ❌ Subject to US CLOUD Act |
| Pricing Simplicity | ✅ Flat, transparent pricing | ❌ Complex and variable | ❌ Complex and variable |
| Built for SMEs & Compliance | ✅ Yes – legal, finance, healthcare | ⚠️ Enterprise-focused | ⚠️ Developer/enterprise-focused |
| Support | ✅ Dedicated UK-based human support | ⚠️ Tiered support, extra cost | ⚠️ Support tiers, limited personalisation |
| Nextcloud Ready | ✅ Fully compatible | ✅ Possible, but DIY setup | ✅ Possible, but DIY setup |
| Security Certifications | ✅ ISO 27001, GDPR-ready | ✅ SOC, ISO, more | ✅ SOC, ISO, more |
| Performance | ✅ High availability + SSD | ✅ High performance | ✅ High performance |
| Sustainability Focus | ✅ Green data centres in EU | ⚠️ Varies by region | ✅ Carbon neutral commitment |
