STACKIT vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Nebius is 7% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€100 vs €107/mo)
At the cluster level, Nebius runs 7% cheaper, roughly €8/mo less than its competitor. At 6 nodes, STACKIT actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Control plane costs differ: Nebius includes it free; STACKIT adds €74.63/mo. Choose Nebius for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for STACKIT's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/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.
 STACKIT |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€107.44/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.17/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.013/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 Sept 2026, Nebius as of May 2026.
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