IONOS vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Cyso is 14% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€82 vs €96/mo)
Cyso costs 14% less — a saving of ~€14/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. IONOS provides a free control plane; Cyso charges €29.99/mo for the managed control plane. On storage throughput, IONOS leads by ~2×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Choose Cyso for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IONOS's specific capabilities.
 IONOS |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.055/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001 |
| 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: IONOS as of May 2026, Cyso as of May 2026.
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