Leafcloud vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hostinger is 73% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€48 vs €177/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 73% (€129/mo) in Hostinger's favour. For outbound traffic, Hostinger is more cost-effective: 4 TB free egress. Leafcloud offers a managed control plane; Hostinger requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Hostinger for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Leafcloud |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €84.5/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€176.54/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€268.58/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | 0.1 TB free | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.024/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | 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: Leafcloud as of May 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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