Vergelijk Easypanel en IONOS op mogelijkheden, rechtsgebied, waarborgen en geschiktheid voor Europese kopers.
Beide vermeld als alternatief voor: Amazon Web Services (AWS), DigitalOcean
Romania· Cloud Computing
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Shortlist when you want a polished, proprietary self-hosted PaaS panel with Git builders, automatic HTTPS, databases, backups, and a large template catalogue on servers you control. Skip when you need a managed cloud runtime SLA, or when procurement requires an open-source control plane (consider Coolify or CapRover) or pure EU IaaS without a commercial panel (Hetzner or Scaleway alone).
Germany· Cloud Computing
Gemarkeerde rijen verschillen tussen de twee producten.
| Kenmerk | Easypanel | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Land van herkomst | Romania | Germany |
| Categorie | Cloud Computing | Cloud Computing |
| Open source | Nee | Nee |
| Self-hosted | Ja | Nee |
| Hoofdkantoor | Romania | Niet vermeld |
| Juridische entiteit | Canta Andrei PFA (CUI RO52148795) | Niet vermeld |
| VS-moeder / zeggenschap | Geen bekende VS-moeder | Niet vermeld |
| CLOUD Act-blootstelling (indicatief) | Middel | Niet vermeld |
| EU-hostingstatus | Gedeeltelijk | Niet vermeld |
| Hosting / residentie | Application workloads and panel data on customer-controlled servers. Vendor account/license billing via Lemon Squeezy (US merchant of record). Public website uses Google for sign-in and optional analytics; DNS on Cloudflare. | Niet vermeld |
| Samenvatting | Self-hosted deployment platform for apps, databases, Docker images and Docker Compose projects, with automatic SSL, backups and monitoring. | German hosting and cloud provider (IONOS SE): domains and SMB web hosting plus IONOS Cloud IaaS/PaaS with EU and US locations, managed Kubernetes, object storage, and DBaaS. |
| Tags |
| In één oogopslag | Easypanel | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / entity | Romania (Canta Andrei PFA) | Niet vermeld |
| Product model | Self-hosted proprietary panel | Niet vermeld |
| Runtime | Docker on your server | Niet vermeld |
| License metering | Per server (free tier available) | Niet vermeld |
| Merchant of record | Lemon Squeezy | Niet vermeld |
| Workload regions | Customer-chosen server or VPS region | Niet vermeld |
| Compliance certs (vendor) | No public ISO/SOC cert pages found | Niet vermeld |
Git, image, and Compose deploys with multiple builders
Connect GitHub or generic Git, upload archives, pull Docker images, or run Compose projects. Build with Dockerfile, Cloud Native Buildpacks, Nixpacks, or Railpack. Auto-deploy webhooks are available for GitHub sources. Limit: you still operate the underlying server and must keep ports 80/443 free on a typical install.
Automatic HTTPS domains and Traefik routing
Attach hostnames to services, terminate TLS, and apply proxy middlewares from the dashboard. Useful for teams that want certificate renewal and routing without hand-editing reverse-proxy files. Limit: DNS and server firewall remain your responsibility.
Managed databases plus scheduled backups
Run Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis as services beside apps. Schedule database and volume backups to local disk, FTP/SFTP, S3-compatible storage, Dropbox, or Google Drive, then restore from the UI. Limit: a local-only backup destination does not protect against full server loss.
Large one-click application template catalogue
Install maintained templates for hundreds of open-source apps (vendor states 750+) such as n8n, Supabase, WordPress, Immich, and Nextcloud, with service wiring handled by the panel. Limit: each upstream app still needs its own hardening, upgrades, and credential hygiene.
In-browser operations: metrics, logs, and shell
Monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network, stream logs, and open a container shell or saved scripts without separate SSH tooling for routine tasks. Limit: deep incident response still needs host-level access and your own observability stack for production SLAs.
Diverse Hosting and Domain Services
IONOS provides shared, VPS, dedicated, and cloud hosting options scalable for any need. It registers over 22 million domains and includes a free domain for the first year on many plans. Website builders incorporate AI for quick setups, while eCommerce tools handle online stores. Email integrates with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, ensuring reliable communication without third-party dependencies.
Advanced Cloud Infrastructure
The platform offers managed Kubernetes clusters, databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, object storage, GPU servers, and an AI Model Hub for machine learning workloads. Data centers achieve Tier IV certification for redundancy. Customers access 99.99% uptime, with options for high-performance computing suited to enterprises running complex applications.
Security, Support, and Sustainability
DDoS protection safeguards sites, complemented by free SSL certificates. Support runs 24/7 via phone, chat, and email, with personal consultants assigned to accounts. All data centers use 100% renewable energy, aligning with IONOS's 2030 Climate Strategy that targets emission cuts through biofuels and supplier partnerships.
| Assurance & compliance | Easypanel | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Independent security / no-logs audit | Not found No public third-party audit PDF located on primary site. | Niet vermeld |
| ISO 27001 | Not found | Niet vermeld |
| SOC 2 / SOC 3 | Not found | Niet vermeld |
| GDPR / EU data protection | Vendor claimed Romanian (EU) PFA entity and public Privacy Policy; confirm processing roles for your account data. | Niet vermeld |
| US CLOUD Act exposure (indicative) | Partial EU operator with no known US parent, but Lemon Squeezy (billing) and Google (website sign-in/analytics) are US-linked. Customer app data stays on the customer server unless backups are sent to US-group storage. Not legal advice. | Niet vermeld |
| Data processing agreement (B2B) | Not found No public DPA download found on marketing/docs pages during research. | Niet vermeld |
| EU AI Act | Not applicable Deployment panel, not an AI system product. | Niet vermeld |
| Considerations & known limitations | Easypanel | IONOS |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary control plane | Medium You cannot fork the panel under an OSI license. Budget for license renewals and an exit plan (Compose/export) if requirements change. | Niet vermeld |
| You operate the server | Medium Availability, OS patching, capacity, and firewall rules remain yours. This is not a managed PaaS SLA. | Niet vermeld |
| US-linked account subprocessors | Medium Lemon Squeezy handles checkout/licenses; Google appears on the website for sign-in/analytics. App data can stay local, but identity and billing metadata do not. | Niet vermeld |
| Backup targets can leave your host | Low Optional backup providers include S3-compatible services, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Choose EU-controlled destinations if residency of backups matters. | Niet vermeld |
| No public independent audit package | Medium No ISO/SOC or public penetration-test report was found. Enterprise procurement may need questionnaires and contractual security exhibits. | Niet vermeld |
When: You want an open-source self-hosted PaaS panel you can fork
Consider: Coolify or CapRover
Not currently separate EuropeanStack entries; evaluate licenses and multi-server features directly.
When: You want managed cloud app hosting instead of operating a VPS
Consider: DigitalOcean App Platform or AWS application hosting
Less server ops, less direct control of the host.
When: You only need EU IaaS and will run raw Docker or Kubernetes yourself
Consider: Hetzner or Scaleway
Complementary as places to install Easypanel, or alternatives if you reject a commercial panel.
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