Hetzner vs SysEleven: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 88% cheaper than SysEleven for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €274/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 88% (€242/mo) in Hetzner's favour. SysEleven delivers ~6× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. On block storage, Hetzner is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4 the price per GB. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose SysEleven for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Hetzner, SysEleven.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €5.49/mo
- SysEleven: SCS-2V-4-50n (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €67.16/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Hetzner | SysEleven | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €5.49/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €67.16/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€32.94/mo | ~€274.48/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.41/mo | ~€475.96/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.009/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5 |
| 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 Oct 2026, SysEleven as of Nov 2026.
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