Hetzner vs T Cloud Public: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 83% cheaper than T Cloud Public for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €195/mo)
At the cluster level, Hetzner runs 83% cheaper, roughly €162/mo less than its competitor. T Cloud Public 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 T Cloud Public for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €5.49/mo
- T Cloud Public: s9.large.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €68.92/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Hetzner | T Cloud Public | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €5.49/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €65.08/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€32.94/mo | ~€195.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.41/mo | ~€390.48/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | €0.074/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.009/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO27701, 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 Oct 2026, T Cloud Public as of Nov 2026.
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