Euronodes vs Contabo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 17% cheaper than Contabo for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €33/mo)
Euronodes costs 17% less — a saving of ~€6/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~18×, with Euronodes ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Contabo for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Euronodes, Contabo.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Euronodes |  Contabo | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€33.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€49.50/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 32 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.010/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | None listed |
| 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, Contabo as of Sept 2026.
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