STACKIT vs Thalassa Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Thalassa Cloud is 40% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €107/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 40% (€43/mo) in Thalassa Cloud's favour. STACKIT wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Thalassa Cloud provides a free control plane; STACKIT charges €74.63/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Thalassa Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
- Thalassa Cloud: dgp-medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €15.11/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 STACKIT |  Thalassa Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | €19.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €15.11/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€107.44/mo | ~€64.83/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.17/mo | ~€110.16/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 | 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: STACKIT as of Sept 2026, Thalassa Cloud as of May 2026.
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