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Updated September 29, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster

Compare IIJ GIO Cloud and PlanetHoster using recorded catalog facts and pricing.

Where IIJ GIO Cloud and PlanetHoster differ

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
FactIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
Entry price¥590 to ¥698$48.99
Entry plan1 vCPU, 512 MB RAM, 25 GB SSD2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD
Bandwidth allowanceUnlimited data transfer (100 Mbps shared internet port)Unlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection
Billing modelsMonthly, ReservedCovers moreMonthly
RegionsJPFR, CH, CA
SLA uptime99.95%Higher99.9%
Compliance certificationsISMAP, ISMS, ISMS cloud security, PCI DSS, Privacy Mark, SOC 2, SOC 3ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, Tier III, Tier IV, ICANN, CIRA, AFNIC
Use casesGame server, ForexCovers moreGame server
Operating systemsLinux, WindowsCovers moreLinux
DDoS protectionNot confirmedYes

Same on both: Locations (3), Server types (VPS).

Key differences

  • IIJ GIO Cloud scores higher overall: 9.20 vs 8.70.
  • Regions: only IIJ GIO Cloud offers JP.
  • Regions: only PlanetHoster offers FR, CH, CA.
  • SLA uptime is higher at IIJ GIO Cloud: 99.95% vs 99.9%.
  • Compliance certifications: only IIJ GIO Cloud offers ISMAP, ISMS, ISMS cloud security.
  • Compliance certifications: only PlanetHoster offers ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR.
  • Billing models: only IIJ GIO Cloud offers Reserved.
  • Use cases: only IIJ GIO Cloud offers Forex.
  • Operating systems: only IIJ GIO Cloud offers Windows.

Score breakdown

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
AreaIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
Cost9.60HigherEntry is ¥590 to ¥698 with Unlimited data transfer (100 Mbps shared internet port), so small servers cost little to run.8.20Monthly billing without hourly choice shapes entry spend at monthly
Offer8.60Billing is monthly and reserved, and the range is vps in JP, so breadth is thin.9.10HigherGenerous transfer allowance described in Unlimited traffic, 1 Gbit/s connection lifts usable value
Trust9.50Higher9.10Broad assurance set named in ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI DSS supports confidence

Feature by feature

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
Billing modelsIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
MonthlyYesYes
ReservedYesNo
IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
Server typesIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
VPSYesYes
IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
Use casesIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
Game serverYesYes
ForexYesNo
IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
Operating systemsIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
LinuxYesYes
WindowsYesNo

Where each is licensed and available

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
CountryIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
HeadquartersJapanNot confirmed

Every fact side by side

IIJ GIO Cloud vs PlanetHoster
FactIIJ GIO CloudPlanetHoster
Legal entitySakura Internet Co., Ltd. (SAKURA internet Inc.)Not confirmed
HeadquartersJapanNot confirmed
Founded1996Not confirmed

Not confirmed for one of the two: Support channels.

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