OVHcloud vs netcup: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 59% cheaper than OVHcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €45/mo)
netcup costs 59% less — a saving of ~€27/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~33×, with netcup ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4 the price per GB. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose OVHcloud for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: OVHcloud, netcup.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- OVHcloud: D2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €15.04/mo
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/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
- OVHcloud Kubernetes Review: Europe's Quiet Powerhouse — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
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 OVHcloud |  netcup | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€18.60/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€27.90/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001 |
| 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: OVHcloud as of Aug 2026, netcup as of Sept 2026.
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