Euronodes vs metalstack.cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 99% cheaper than metalstack.cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €1836/mo)
Euronodes costs 99% less — a saving of ~€1809/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. metalstack.cloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. metalstack.cloud 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 metalstack.cloud for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- metalstack.cloud: n1-medium-x86 (16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 894 GB disk) for €540.00/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Euronodes |  metalstack.cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €216/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €540.00/mo 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€1836.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€3456.00/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.976/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, metalstack.cloud as of Jun 2026.
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