Euronodes vs IONOS: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 72% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €96/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 72% (€69/mo) in Euronodes's favour. On storage throughput, Euronodes leads by ~2×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. IONOS offers a managed control plane; Euronodes requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Euronodes, IONOS.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- IONOS: vCPU 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €32.12/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Euronodes |  IONOS | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€96.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€192.72/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.050/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.015/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, IONOS as of May 2026.
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