netcup vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 91% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €204/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 91% (€186/mo) in netcup's favour. netcup charges ~10× less for block storage per GB. ScaleUp Technologies 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 ScaleUp Technologies for ScaleUp Technologies'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
- ScaleUp Technologies: m2.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €43.80/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 | ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | None listed |
| 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, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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