STACKIT vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
STACKIT is 37% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€110 vs €177/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 37% (€66/mo) in STACKIT's favour. STACKIT wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. STACKIT charges ~1.9× less for block storage per GB. Choose STACKIT for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 STACKIT |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€110.36/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€146.09/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 | 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: STACKIT as of May 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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