netcup vs Safespring: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 82% cheaper than Safespring for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €101/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 82% (€83/mo) in netcup's favour. Block storage costs ~8.9× less on netcup. Egress is cheaper with netcup: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Safespring for Safespring'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
- Safespring: b2.c2r4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €33.82/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 |  Safespring | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.82/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€101.46/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€202.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.044/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | 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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Safespring as of May 2026.
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