Civo vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Civo is 68% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€57 vs €177/mo)
At the cluster level, Civo runs 68% cheaper, roughly €120/mo less than its competitor. Civo wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Civo provides a free control plane; Leafcloud charges €84.5/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Civo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Civo: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €18.97/mo
- Leafcloud: ec1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €30.68/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Civo |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €18.97/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€56.91/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€113.82/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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: Civo as of May 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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