IONOS vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hostinger is 50% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€48 vs €96/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 50% (€48/mo) in Hostinger's favour. On storage throughput, Hostinger leads by ~3×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. IONOS handles control plane operations; with Hostinger you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Hostinger for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 IONOS |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | None listed |
| 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: IONOS as of May 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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