Atlantic.Cloud vs Contabo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 27% cheaper than Atlantic.Cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€26 vs €36/mo)
Contabo costs 27% less — a saving of ~€10/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Block storage costs ~5.2× less on Contabo. Egress is cheaper with Atlantic.Cloud: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Atlantic.Cloud for Atlantic.Cloud's specific capabilities.
 Atlantic.Cloud |  Contabo | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €4.40/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€26.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€39.60/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 32 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.010/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | None listed |
| 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: Atlantic.Cloud as of Jul 2026, Contabo as of Jun 2026.
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