Atlantic.Cloud vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 67% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €110/mo)
Atlantic.Cloud costs 67% less — a saving of ~€74/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. STACKIT handles control plane operations; with Atlantic.Cloud you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
 Atlantic.Cloud |  STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€110.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€146.09/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, 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, STACKIT as of May 2026.
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