IONOS vs netcup: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 81% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €96/mo)
At the cluster level, netcup runs 81% cheaper, roughly €78/mo less than its competitor. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/12.5 the price per GB. For outbound traffic, netcup is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IONOS's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- IONOS: vCPU 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €32.12/mo
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
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 IONOS | netcup | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€18.60/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€27.90/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001 |
| 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, netcup as of Sept 2026.
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