AWS (EKS) vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
AWS (EKS) is 7% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€100 vs €107/mo)
AWS (EKS) costs 7% less — a saving of ~€7/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~6×, with AWS (EKS) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Egress is cheaper with STACKIT: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose AWS (EKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: AWS (EKS), STACKIT.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- AWS (EKS): t4g.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.46/mo
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 AWS (EKS) |  STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€100.39/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€137.08/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | €0.079/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 |
| 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 Sept 2026, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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