UpCloud vs Civo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
UpCloud is 58% cheaper than Civo for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€24 vs €57/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 58% (€33/mo) in UpCloud's favour. On storage throughput, UpCloud leads by ~119×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Block storage costs ~2.3× less on Civo. Choose UpCloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Civo for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: UpCloud, Civo.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- UpCloud: Starter 2xCPU-4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 30 GB disk) for €12.00/mo
- Civo: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €18.97/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 UpCloud |  Civo | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Finland | United Kingdom |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €8.00/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €18.97/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€24.00/mo | ~€56.91/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€48.00/mo | ~€113.82/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.010/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | 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: UpCloud as of Jun 2026, Civo as of May 2026.
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