Hetzner vs Euronodes: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 36% cheaper than Hetzner for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €43/mo)
Euronodes costs 36% less — a saving of ~€16/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, Euronodes leads by ~14×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hetzner for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Hetzner, Euronodes.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €7.13/mo
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Hetzner |  Euronodes | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | CY |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€27.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€40.86/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.004/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 |
| 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: Hetzner as of Aug 2026, Euronodes as of Sept 2026.
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