plusserver vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
C1V Hosting is 83% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €217/mo)
At the cluster level, C1V Hosting runs 83% cheaper, roughly €181/mo less than its competitor. For outbound traffic, plusserver is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. plusserver handles control plane operations; with C1V Hosting you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose C1V Hosting for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for lower egress costs at scale.
 plusserver |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €65.7/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€216.81/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€367.92/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.025/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, 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: plusserver as of Jan 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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