netcup vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 77% cheaper than Cyso for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €82/mo)
At the cluster level, netcup runs 77% cheaper, roughly €64/mo less than its competitor. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/7.9 the price per GB. Storage IOPS differ by ~4×, with netcup ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cyso for Cyso's specific capabilities.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: netcup, Cyso.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Cyso: Standard Small (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €17.50/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
 netcup |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Cyso as of May 2026.
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