Hetzner vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 11% cheaper than Hostinger for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €48/mo)
Hetzner costs 11% less — a saving of ~€5/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~16×, with Hostinger ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Egress is cheaper with Hetzner: 20 TB free egress. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hostinger for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Hetzner |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | 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: Hetzner as of Jun 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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