netcup vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 83% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €107/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 83% (€89/mo) in netcup's favour. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4.2 the price per GB. netcup delivers ~2× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for STACKIT's specific capabilities.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: netcup, STACKIT.
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
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/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
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 netcup | STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, 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 Sept 2026, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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