Atlantic.Cloud vs Contabo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 8% cheaper than Atlantic.Cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €36/mo)
Contabo costs 8% less — a saving of ~€3/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.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Atlantic.Cloud: 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM / 60GB SSD (vps) (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB disk) for €6.00/mo
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 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 | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€33.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€49.50/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 Sept 2026.
Calculate Your Exact Cost
Configure your exact cluster specs and see real-time pricing across 34+ European providers.
Open Calculator