IONOS vs Cleura: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
IONOS is 59% cheaper than Cleura for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€96 vs €233/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 59% (€136/mo) in IONOS's favour. Cleura wins on network egress — €0.029/GB vs €0.050/GB (1.7× cheaper). Cleura charges ~1.5× less for block storage per GB. Choose IONOS for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cleura for lower egress costs at scale.
 IONOS |  Cleura | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €77.52/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€232.56/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€465.12/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | €0.029/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | 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: IONOS as of May 2026, Cleura as of May 2026.
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