enum vs Hetzner.
A managed Kubernetes platform, not just VMs and hosts you operate yourself.
enum is a German PaaS: Managed Kubernetes with an HA control plane included per cluster, compute, S3-compatible storage, and self-service via API and Terraform. You get private-by-default clusters, zero-downtime upgrades, and a small predictable set of line items. enum fits teams who want a managed platform with sovereignty under EU law, without operating the control plane themselves.
Product comparison
What you operate yourself versus what the platform operates for you.
| enum Kubernetes Engine | Hetzner | |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | Managed Kubernetes, HA control plane included per cluster | VMs and dedicated hosts; you install and operate Kubernetes yourself |
| Control Plane | Operated by enum, 3+ nodes across failure domains, automatic failover | You run it on VMs or dedicated hosts; availability is your responsibility |
| Upgrades | Zero-downtime rolling upgrades, operated by enum | You plan and execute upgrades yourself |
| Private Networking | Private clusters by default with host-based NAT | You configure networks, firewalls, and routing yourself |
| Load Balancer | Flat monthly price, includes IPv4 | Hetzner Cloud Load Balancer available, billed per hour |
| Object Storage | S3-compatible object storage, no per-request fees | Hetzner Cloud Storage (S3-compatible) or external storage |
enum Kubernetes Engine is a PaaS: the highly available control plane is operated by enum and included per cluster at no per-cluster-hour charge, clusters are private by default, and upgrades are zero-downtime. You provision clusters through enumctl, the REST API, or Terraform. Hetzner is IaaS: VMs and dedicated hosts where you install and operate Kubernetes yourself. The differentiator is who runs the control plane.
Sovereignty
PaaS, not IaaS
enum operates the Kubernetes control plane, upgrades, HA, and private networking for you. That is the difference: a managed platform vs. raw infrastructure where you run everything yourself.
Own network at enum
enum operates AS215998 with own IP ranges and EU peering. Hetzner operates its own network (AS24940) as well. Both are providers, not resellers.
NIS2 and DORA ready
enum is a German GmbH in Frankfurt with no US subprocessors. Structurally aligned with NIS2 and DORA for regulated workloads.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hetzner offer Managed Kubernetes?
Is Hetzner GDPR-compliant?
How does enum pricing compare to Hetzner?
What is the best Managed Kubernetes alternative to running Kubernetes on Hetzner?
Can I migrate from Hetzner to enum?
Do I lose control running Managed Kubernetes instead of my own cluster?
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Self-service cloud infrastructure with a developer experience that gets out of your way. Built and operated in Europe.