OVHcloud vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
OVHcloud is 52% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€53 vs €110/mo)
At the cluster level, OVHcloud runs 52% cheaper, roughly €57/mo less than its competitor. STACKIT delivers ~13× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. STACKIT charges €74.63/mo for the control plane, which OVHcloud provides at no cost. Choose OVHcloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
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 OVHcloud |  STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.81/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€53.43/mo | ~€110.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€106.86/mo | ~€146.09/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: OVHcloud as of May 2026, STACKIT as of May 2026.
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