IONOS vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
NETWAYS Web Services is 3% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€94 vs €96/mo)
At the cluster level, NETWAYS Web Services runs 3% cheaper, roughly €3/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~5×, with IONOS ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Control plane costs differ: IONOS includes it free; NETWAYS Web Services adds €50.4/mo. Choose NETWAYS Web Services for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 IONOS | NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | €0.060/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Feb 2026.
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