Hetzner K3s — European Managed Kubernetes alternative
Replaces AWS EKS / GKE
Hetzner K3s is a European managed kubernetes provider based in Germany and a GDPR-compliant alternative to AWS EKS / GKE. Affordable German Kubernetes-compatible container orchestration. Data stays within EU or Swiss jurisdiction, outside the reach of the US Cloud Act.
Last verified: May 18, 2026
Key features
- Affordable
- High performance
- German DCs
- Community supported
Why choose Hetzner K3s?
Hetzner K3s is based in Germany and operates under European data-protection rules. For organisations that want to move away from AWS EKS / GKE, it offers a sovereign, EU-aligned alternative — without the US Cloud Act or FISA 702 exposure that affects US-headquartered services.
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