STACKIT vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
STACKIT is 50% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€107 vs €217/mo)
STACKIT costs 50% less — a saving of ~€109/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On block storage, STACKIT is the cheaper option at roughly 1/1.8 the price per GB. plusserver provides a free control plane; STACKIT charges €74.63/mo for the managed control plane. Choose STACKIT for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
- plusserver: 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €50.37/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 STACKIT | plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€107.44/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.17/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 | ISO27001, 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: STACKIT as of Sept 2026, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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