netcup vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 90% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €192/mo)
At the cluster level, netcup runs 90% cheaper, roughly €174/mo less than its competitor. Block storage costs ~16.4× less on netcup. Hikube offers a managed control plane; netcup requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for Hikube's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Hikube: s1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €52.48/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
 netcup |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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