Hetzner vs Serverspace: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 34% cheaper than Serverspace for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €64/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 34% (€22/mo) in Hetzner's favour. Egress is cheaper with Serverspace: unlimited egress vs paid. Serverspace handles control plane operations; with Hetzner you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Serverspace for lower egress costs at scale.
 Hetzner |  Serverspace | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €19/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €14.17/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€64.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€106.87/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.020/GB |
| 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, Serverspace as of May 2026.
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