STACKIT vs Hostinger: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Hostinger is 55% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€48 vs €107/mo)
Hostinger costs 55% less — a saving of ~€60/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, Hostinger leads by ~3×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Egress is cheaper with STACKIT: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Hostinger for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: STACKIT, Hostinger.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
- Hostinger: KVM 2 (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €7.99/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 STACKIT |  Hostinger | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Lithuania |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€107.44/mo | ~€47.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.17/mo | ~€71.91/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, 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: STACKIT as of Sept 2026, Hostinger as of May 2026.
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