Civo vs metalstack.cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Civo is 97% cheaper than metalstack.cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€57 vs €1836/mo)
Civo costs 97% less — a saving of ~€1779/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Civo provides a free control plane; metalstack.cloud charges €216/mo for the managed control plane. Civo charges ~1.5× less for block storage per GB. Choose Civo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose metalstack.cloud for metalstack.cloud's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Civo: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €18.97/mo
- metalstack.cloud: n1-medium-x86 (16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 894 GB disk) for €540.00/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Civo |  metalstack.cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €216/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €18.97/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €540.00/mo 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€56.91/mo | ~€1836.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€113.82/mo | ~€3456.00/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.976/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | ISO27001 |
| 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, metalstack.cloud as of Jun 2026.
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