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Kubernetes Cluster Cost Calculator

6 nodes (3 CP + 3 workers) • 4 vCPU • 8 GB RAM • 80 GB
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Last updated: 2/23/2026

Kubernetes Pricing Comparison

Managed Kubernetes vs Self-Hosted

Compare the true cost of managed Kubernetes services (like AWS EKS, Google GKE, Azure AKS alternatives) versus self-hosted K8s clusters on European providers. Our calculator includes control plane costs, worker node pricing, and infrastructure fees.

European alternatives like Hetzner, OVH, Scaleway, and IONOS often provide significant savings compared to US hyperscalers while keeping your data in the EU.

HA Cluster Configuration

A production-ready Kubernetes cluster typically requires:

  • 3 Control Plane nodes for high availability (self-hosted)
  • 3+ Worker nodes for running your workloads
  • Load Balancer for ingress traffic

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Open Source Pricing Data

All pricing data is open source and community-maintained

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