EU Managed Kubernetes Comparison
The article provides a detailed comparison of Kubernetes cluster costs across various European cloud hosting providers. It lists monthly costs, features, and configurations for both managed and DIY options. The data is aimed at helping users choose the most cost-effective solution for their Kubernetes needs.
- ▪Netcup offers the lowest monthly cost for a DIY Kubernetes cluster at €32.70 per node.
- ▪Managed Kubernetes services like AWS EKS and Google GKE are among the most expensive options, with costs exceeding €500 per node.
- ▪The comparison includes various configurations, such as CPU, RAM, and storage options, to assist users in making informed decisions.
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Kubernetes Cluster Cost Calculator Configuration Reset to defaults Customize 6 nodes (3 CP + 3 workers) • 4 vCPU • 8 GB RAM • 80 GB Block None 100 GB 250 GB 500 GB 1 TB S3 None 100 GB 500 GB 1 TB 5 TB 10 TB Egress 100 GB 500 GB 1 TB 5 TB 10 TB Min IOPS Any 1K+ 3K+ 5K+ 10K+ 25K+ 50K+ Load Balancer GPU Arch x86 ARM64 Both Control Plane Managed DIY Both Reset to defaults Topology Control Plane 1 node (dev) 3 nodes (HA) Worker Nodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15 Node Specs vCPU 1 2 4 8 16 32 48 64 80 RAM 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Storage 0 GB 20 GB 40 GB 80 GB 160 GB 320 GB Price Comparison Last updated: 5/21/2026 Comparison of cloud hosting prices across providers. Prices update when you change configuration.
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