Hetzner vs Safespring: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 58% cheaper than Safespring for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €101/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 58% (€59/mo) in Hetzner's favour. Control plane management differs: Safespring is fully managed; Hetzner is self-operated. Hetzner charges ~1.6× less for block storage per GB. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Safespring for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
 Hetzner |  Safespring | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €33.82/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€101.46/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€202.92/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.044/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001 |
| 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, Safespring as of May 2026.
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