Hetzner vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 76% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €177/mo)
Hetzner costs 76% less — a saving of ~€134/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Hetzner wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. Leafcloud offers a managed control plane; Hetzner requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Hetzner |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | 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: Hetzner as of Jun 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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