netcup vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 81% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, netcup runs 81% cheaper, roughly €81/mo less than its competitor. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4.1 the price per GB. Control plane management differs: Nebius is fully managed; netcup is self-operated. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Nebius for Nebius'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
- Nebius: Intel Ice Lake 2C-8G (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM) for €33.29/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 |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.013/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, Nebius as of May 2026.
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