STACKIT vs Infomaniak: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Infomaniak is 85% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €107/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 85% (€92/mo) in Infomaniak's favour. STACKIT delivers ~40× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Egress is cheaper with STACKIT: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Infomaniak for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: STACKIT, Infomaniak.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
- Infomaniak: a2-ram4-disk0 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €5.29/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 STACKIT |  Infomaniak | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €5.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€107.44/mo | ~€15.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.17/mo | ~€31.74/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 10 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.009/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 | ISO27001, ISO14001 |
| 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, Infomaniak as of May 2026.
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