Contabo vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 88% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€26 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 88% (€190/mo) in Contabo's favour. Contabo charges ~9× less for block storage per GB. plusserver wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
 Contabo | plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €4.40/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€26.40/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.60/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, C5, 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 Jun 2026, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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