Civo vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Civo is 74% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€57 vs €217/mo)
At the cluster level, Civo runs 74% cheaper, roughly €160/mo less than its competitor. Civo provides a free control plane; plusserver charges €65.7/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Civo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Civo: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €18.97/mo
- plusserver: 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €50.37/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Civo |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €18.97/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€56.91/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€113.82/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | ISO27001, C5, 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, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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