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**enum vs. IONOS**

# enum vs IONOS.

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

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.


### 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.

### Platform comparison

How enum and IONOS differ on focus and Kubernetes.

| Feature | enum | AWS EKS |
|---|---|---|
| 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](/kubernetes-engine)
- [S3-compatible object storage](/object-storage)
- [The enum network](/network)
- [Pricing calculator](/calculator)