AWS (EKS) vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hostinger is 52% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€48 vs €99/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 52% (€51/mo) in Hostinger's favour. On storage throughput, AWS (EKS) leads by ~2×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Hostinger is EU-headquartered and not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity; AWS (EKS) is US-owned and falls under US jurisdiction. Choose Hostinger for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€51/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 AWS (EKS) |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €12.06/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€99.02/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€135.20/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | €0.077/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | None listed |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | 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: AWS (EKS) as of May 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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