Contabo vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 81% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €177/mo)
At the cluster level, Contabo runs 81% cheaper, roughly €144/mo less than its competitor. Egress is cheaper with Contabo: 32 TB free egress. Contabo charges ~9.6× less for block storage per GB. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
- Leafcloud: ec1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €30.68/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Contabo |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€33.00/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.50/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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 Sept 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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