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enum vs. IONOS

enum vs IONOS.

A focused European cloud for teams building on Kubernetes, compute, and storage.

TL;DR

enum is a European public cloud built around Managed Kubernetes with an HA control plane included per cluster, predictable pricing, and self-service via API and Terraform. You get upstream Kubernetes, private-by-default clusters, zero-downtime upgrades, and a small predictable bill in euros. enum fits teams building on Kubernetes who want depth, sovereignty under EU law, and pricing they can predict.

Platform comparison

How enum and IONOS differ on focus and Kubernetes.

enum Kubernetes EngineIONOS
Cloud Model
Kubernetes-first public cloud, self-service via CLI, API, Terraform
Managed cloud services, compute, storage, and hosted services
Kubernetes Control Plane
HA control plane included per cluster, no per-cluster-hour charge
Managed Kubernetes offering; control-plane billing terms apply per IONOS
Network
Own AS215998, RIPE LIR, EU peering
Operates within IONOS group infrastructure
CNCF Membership
CNCF Silver Member
Not a CNCF member at time of writing
Data Location
Frankfurt, Germany, Tier III+ facility
Germany and EU regions
Pricing Currency
Euro, excluding VAT
Euro, excluding VAT

enum includes an HA Kubernetes control plane per cluster at no extra charge, bills a small predictable set of line items, and gives you self-service via CLI, API, and Terraform. Both run under German and EU law.

Sovereignty

Both EU, different focus

enum and IONOS are both European providers under EU law. Sovereignty is not the differentiator here.

Own network at enum

enum operates AS215998 with own IP ranges and EU peering, verifiable on PeeringDB. enum is a cloud provider, not a reseller.

NIS2 and DORA ready

enum is a German GmbH in Frankfurt with no US subprocessors and no transatlantic data flows. Structurally aligned with NIS2 and DORA.

Frequently asked questions

Is IONOS GDPR-compliant?
Yes. IONOS is a German provider under EU law and not subject to the US CLOUD Act. enum is the same. Both are GDPR-native, so the decision is not about jurisdiction, it is about which platform fits your team.
Is IONOS subject to the US CLOUD Act?
No. IONOS is a European provider and not subject to the CLOUD Act. enum is also a German GmbH with no US entity. Since both are EU-based, this is not the differentiator.
How does enum Kubernetes Engine compare to IONOS Kubernetes?
enum includes an HA control plane per cluster at no extra charge, bills a small predictable set of line items, and exposes Kubernetes through self-service CLI, API, and Terraform. If Kubernetes is your core workload, enum gives you depth and a predictable bill.
What is the best Kubernetes-focused alternative to IONOS?
enum offers upstream Kubernetes with an HA control plane included, predictable pricing, and self-service provisioning, operated in Frankfurt by a German GmbH.
Can I migrate from IONOS to enum?
Yes. enum runs upstream Kubernetes, so manifests, Helm charts, and GitOps pipelines port over without code changes. Object storage is S3-compatible, so existing tools work as-is. Migration support is available if you need help with the cutover.
Does enum operate its own network?
Yes. enum operates its own Autonomous System (AS215998) with own IP ranges and direct EU peering, verifiable on PeeringDB. Traffic routing and egress are under enum control, not resold from a third party.

Further reading

enum Kubernetes Engine
S3-compatible object storage
The enum network
Pricing calculator
European Cloud Platform

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Self-service cloud infrastructure with a developer experience that gets out of your way. Built and operated in Europe.

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✓CNCF & Linux Foundation member
✓Digital sovereignty from Germany
✓No US dependencies, no CLOUD Act
enum vs IONOS: Managed Kubernetes from Frankfurt