IONOS vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
IONOS is 4% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€96 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, IONOS runs 4% cheaper, roughly €4/mo less than its competitor. Egress is cheaper with Nebius: unlimited egress vs paid. Nebius charges ~3.1× less for block storage per GB. Choose IONOS for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Nebius for lower egress costs at scale.
 IONOS |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.013/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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, Nebius as of May 2026.
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