IONOS vs SysEleven: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
IONOS is 65% cheaper than SysEleven for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€96 vs €274/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 65% (€178/mo) in IONOS's favour. Control plane costs differ: IONOS includes it free; SysEleven adds €73/mo. Choose IONOS for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose SysEleven for SysEleven's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- IONOS: vCPU 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €32.12/mo
- SysEleven: SCS-2V-4-50n (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €67.16/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 IONOS | SysEleven | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €67.16/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€274.48/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€475.96/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.007/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5 |
| 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 Oct 2026, SysEleven as of Nov 2026.
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