Contabo vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 68% cheaper than Cyso for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€26 vs €82/mo)
Contabo costs 68% less — a saving of ~€56/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Contabo charges ~9.5× less for block storage per GB. Contabo wins on network egress — 32 TB free egress. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cyso for Cyso's specific capabilities.
 Contabo |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €4.40/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€26.40/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.60/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.055/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | 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: Contabo as of Jun 2026, Cyso as of May 2026.
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