IONOS vs Exoscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 5% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €96/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 5% (€5/mo) in Exoscale's favour. On storage throughput, IONOS leads by ~9×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Exoscale wins on network egress — €0.020/GB vs €0.050/GB (2.5× cheaper). Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: IONOS, Exoscale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- IONOS: vCPU 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €32.12/mo
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 IONOS |  Exoscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€91.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€142.33/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | €0.020/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, FINMA |
| 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: IONOS as of May 2026, Exoscale as of May 2026.
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