Hetzner vs Verda: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hetzner is 82% cheaper than Verda for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€33 vs €188/mo)
At the cluster level, Hetzner runs 82% cheaper, roughly €155/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~13×, with Verda ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. On block storage, Hetzner is the cheaper option at roughly 1/3.1 the price per GB. Choose Hetzner for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Verda for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Hetzner, Verda.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Hetzner: CX23 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €5.49/mo
- Verda: CPU-TURIN.4V.16G (4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM) for €31.36/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Hetzner |  Verda | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Finland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €5.49/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €31.36/mo 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€32.94/mo | ~€188.16/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€49.41/mo | ~€282.24/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.009/GB | €0.070/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO27701, 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, Verda as of Nov 2026.
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