Contabo vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 69% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €107/mo)
Contabo costs 69% less — a saving of ~€74/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, STACKIT leads by ~7×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Contabo charges ~5× less for block storage per GB. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Contabo, STACKIT.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Contabo: Cloud VPS 4 (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €5.50/mo
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Contabo | STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €5.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€33.00/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.50/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, 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 Sept 2026, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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