netcup vs Cleura: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 92% cheaper than Cleura for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €233/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 92% (€214/mo) in netcup's favour. netcup charges ~8.3× less for block storage per GB. For outbound traffic, netcup is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cleura for Cleura's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Cleura: Public 4vCPU 8GB (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM) for €77.52/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
 netcup |  Cleura | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €77.52/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€232.56/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€465.12/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.029/GB |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Cleura as of May 2026.
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