Euronodes vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 85% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €177/mo)
At the cluster level, Euronodes runs 85% cheaper, roughly €149/mo less than its competitor. Leafcloud handles control plane operations; with Euronodes you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- Leafcloud: ec1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €30.68/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Euronodes |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | ISO27001, 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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