Hetzner vs Contabo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 23% cheaper than Hetzner for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €43/mo)
Contabo costs 23% less — a saving of ~€10/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Contabo charges ~6.8× less for block storage per GB. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hetzner for Hetzner's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €7.13/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.
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 Hetzner | Contabo | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€33.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€49.50/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 32 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.010/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | 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: Hetzner as of Aug 2026, Contabo as of Sept 2026.
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