Contabo vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 73% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, Contabo runs 73% cheaper, roughly €73/mo less than its competitor. Block storage costs ~4.9× less on Contabo. Nebius wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Nebius for Nebius's specific capabilities.
 Contabo |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.00/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.50/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.013/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 Jan 2026, Nebius as of May 2026.
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