Leafcloud vs Thalassa Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Thalassa Cloud is 63% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €177/mo)
Thalassa Cloud costs 63% less — a saving of ~€112/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Leafcloud charges €84.5/mo for the control plane, which Thalassa Cloud provides at no cost. Leafcloud charges ~1.9× less for block storage per GB. Choose Thalassa Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for Leafcloud's specific capabilities.
 Leafcloud | Thalassa Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €84.5/mo | €19.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €15.11/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€176.54/mo | ~€64.83/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€268.58/mo | ~€110.16/mo |
| Egress | 0.1 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.024/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | None listed |
| 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: Leafcloud as of May 2026, Thalassa Cloud as of May 2026.
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