IONOS vs T Cloud Public: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
IONOS is 51% cheaper than T Cloud Public for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€96 vs €195/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 51% (€99/mo) in IONOS's favour. For outbound traffic, IONOS is more cost-effective: 2 TB free egress. Block storage costs ~2.3× less on T Cloud Public. Choose IONOS for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose T Cloud Public for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- IONOS: vCPU 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €32.12/mo
- T Cloud Public: s9.large.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €68.92/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 IONOS | T Cloud Public | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €65.08/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€195.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€390.48/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | €0.074/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.007/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO27701, C5, 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 Oct 2026, T Cloud Public as of Nov 2026.
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