Hetzner vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 12% cheaper than Hetzner for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €43/mo)
At the cluster level, Aruba Cloud runs 12% cheaper, roughly €5/mo less than its competitor. Aruba Cloud delivers ~10× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Hetzner wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. Choose Aruba Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hetzner for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Hetzner |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€37.74/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€56.61/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.030/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO9001 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: Hetzner as of Jun 2026, Aruba Cloud as of May 2026.
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