Contabo vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 65% cheaper than NETWAYS Web Services for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €94/mo)
Contabo costs 65% less — a saving of ~€61/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Block storage costs ~11.8× less on Contabo. Storage IOPS differ by ~2×, with NETWAYS Web Services ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose NETWAYS Web Services for NETWAYS Web Services's specific capabilities.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Contabo, NETWAYS Web Services.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
- NETWAYS Web Services: Performance Optimized Small (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 25 GB disk) for €22.34/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Contabo | NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€33.00/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.50/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | €0.010/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.118/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Jun 2026.
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