Atlantic.Cloud vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 83% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 83% (€181/mo) in Atlantic.Cloud's favour. plusserver handles control plane operations; with Atlantic.Cloud you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. On block storage, Atlantic.Cloud is the cheaper option at roughly 1/1.7 the price per GB. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
 Atlantic.Cloud |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001, C5, SOC2 |
| 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, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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