Contabo vs Infomaniak: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Infomaniak is 40% cheaper than Contabo for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €26/mo)
At the cluster level, Infomaniak runs 40% cheaper, roughly €11/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~6×, with Contabo ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Contabo wins on network egress — 32 TB free egress. Choose Infomaniak for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Contabo for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
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 Contabo |  Infomaniak | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.40/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €5.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€26.40/mo | ~€15.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.60/mo | ~€31.74/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | 10 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.009/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, ISO14001 |
| 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, Infomaniak as of May 2026.
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