Exoscale vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hostinger is 47% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€48 vs €91/mo)
Hostinger costs 47% less — a saving of ~€43/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~24×, with Hostinger ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Exoscale handles control plane operations; with Hostinger you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Hostinger for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, Hostinger.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Hostinger: KVM 2 (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €7.99/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- Exoscale SKS Review: Fast, Flexible, and Waiting for VPC — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
 Exoscale |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | None listed |
| 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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