Contabo vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 9% cheaper than C1V Hosting for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €36/mo)
Contabo costs 9% less — a saving of ~€3/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. For outbound traffic, Contabo is more cost-effective: 32 TB free egress. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose C1V Hosting for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
- C1V Hosting: NAPLES (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB disk) for €6.82/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Contabo |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€33.00/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.50/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | None listed | None listed |
| 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: Contabo as of Sept 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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