Hetzner vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 60% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€43 vs €107/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 60% (€65/mo) in Hetzner's favour. On storage throughput, STACKIT leads by ~5×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. For outbound traffic, STACKIT is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Hetzner, STACKIT.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €7.13/mo
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Hetzner | STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €7.13/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€42.78/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€64.17/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, 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 Aug 2026, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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