netcup vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 86% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €110/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 86% (€95/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.
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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 | €2.59/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€15.54/mo | ~€110.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€23.31/mo | ~€146.09/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 Jun 2026, STACKIT as of May 2026.
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