netcup vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 89% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €177/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 89% (€158/mo) in netcup's favour. Block storage costs ~8× less on netcup. netcup wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for Leafcloud's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Leafcloud: ec1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €30.68/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
 netcup |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.024/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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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