Leafcloud vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
C1V Hosting is 79% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €177/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 79% (€140/mo) in C1V Hosting's favour. Egress is cheaper with C1V Hosting: 20 TB free egress. Control plane management differs: Leafcloud is fully managed; C1V Hosting is self-operated. Choose C1V Hosting for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Leafcloud |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €84.5/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€176.54/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€268.58/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | 0.1 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.024/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | 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: Leafcloud as of May 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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