Hetzner vs Atlantic.Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 16% cheaper than Hetzner for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €43/mo)
Atlantic.Cloud costs 16% less — a saving of ~€7/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Atlantic.Cloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Block storage costs ~1.3× less on Atlantic.Cloud. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hetzner for lower egress costs at scale.
 Hetzner |  Atlantic.Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | PT |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€36.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€54.00/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | CDCTP |
| 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, Atlantic.Cloud as of Jul 2026.
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