netcup vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 93% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €217/mo)
netcup costs 93% less — a saving of ~€201/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. netcup charges ~7.5× less for block storage per GB. plusserver offers a managed control plane; netcup requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
 netcup | plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €2.59/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€15.54/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€23.31/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, C5, 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 Jun 2026, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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