Hetzner vs OVHcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 5% cheaper than OVHcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €45/mo)
At the cluster level, Hetzner runs 5% cheaper, roughly €2/mo less than its competitor. OVHcloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Storage IOPS differ by ~3×, with Hetzner ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose OVHcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
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 Hetzner |  OVHcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | France |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€45.12/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€90.24/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.008/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, HDS |
| 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 Aug 2026, OVHcloud as of Aug 2026.
Who Should Use Which?
Choose Hetzner if you want the absolute lowest cost and are comfortable self-managing K3s/K8s. Choose OVHcloud if you need managed Kubernetes with a free control plane, unlimited egress, and HDS certification for healthcare workloads.
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