DanubeData is a European cloud infrastructure provider headquartered in Europe, running on dedicated hardware in Falkenstein, Germany. It provides managed cloud services including virtual private servers (VPS), databases, in-memory caches, S3-compatible object storage, serverless containers, managed application hosting, and managed Nextcloud file storage.
Unlike hyperscale cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), DanubeData runs on its own dedicated bare-metal servers with NVMe storage and AMD EPYC processors—not shared cloud infrastructure. This gives customers predictable performance without noisy-neighbor problems, at prices significantly lower than major cloud providers.
Services Overview
| Service | What It Is | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| VPS Instances | Virtual machines with shared or dedicated CPU | €4.49/month |
| Managed Databases | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB with replicas | €19.99/month |
| Cache Instances | Redis, Valkey, or Dragonfly | €4.99/month |
| Object Storage | S3-compatible storage buckets | €3.99/month |
| Serverless Containers | Scale-to-zero container hosting | €5.00/month |
| Managed Apps | WordPress, Ghost, n8n (fully managed) | €6.99/month |
| Storage Share | Managed Nextcloud file storage | €4.99/month |
VPS Instances
DanubeData VPS instances are KubeVirt-based virtual machines running on Kubernetes. Each VM gets dedicated NVMe storage and runs on AMD EPYC processors with DDR5 memory. VPS instances support Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, and Alpine Linux.
VPS Plans
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Shared CPU | Dedicated CPU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Nano | 2 | 2 GB | 40 GB NVMe | €4.49/mo | €8.99/mo |
| DD Micro | 2 | 4 GB | 60 GB NVMe | €7.49/mo | €14.99/mo |
| DD Small | 4 | 8 GB | 100 GB NVMe | €12.49/mo | €24.99/mo |
| DD Medium | 8 | 16 GB | 200 GB NVMe | €24.99/mo | €49.99/mo |
| DD Large | 16 | 32 GB | 400 GB NVMe | €49.99/mo | €99.99/mo |
Key VPS features:
- IPv4 and IPv6: Each instance gets a public IPv4 address and an IPv6 /64 subnet
- Snapshots: Local volume snapshots and offsite backups
- VNC Console: Browser-based console access for emergency recovery
- 20 TB traffic included: Per VPS, with €1.21/TB overage
- Hourly billing: Pay only for what you use, billed monthly
Managed Databases
DanubeData offers managed database instances for MySQL (versions 8.0 through 9.1), PostgreSQL (versions 15 through 17), and MariaDB (versions 10.11 through 11.6). Each database runs on dedicated resources with automated backups.
Database Plans
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | 2 GB | 25 GB NVMe | €19.99/mo |
| Medium | 2 | 4 GB | 50 GB NVMe | €39.99/mo |
| Large | 4 | 8 GB | 100 GB NVMe | €79.99/mo |
Key database features:
- Read replicas: Add read replicas for read-heavy workloads
- Automated backups: Daily snapshots with offsite backup
- SSL/TLS connections: Encrypted client connections
- Monitoring: CPU, memory, query metrics in dashboard
- Reader endpoint: Load-balanced DNS for replicas
Cache Instances
DanubeData supports three in-memory data store engines: Redis, Valkey (the open-source Redis fork backed by the Linux Foundation), and Dragonfly (a modern multi-threaded Redis-compatible store).
Cache Plans
| Plan | Memory | Redis/Valkey | Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 256 MB | €4.99/mo | €6.99/mo |
| Small | 1 GB | €9.99/mo | €14.99/mo |
| Medium | 2 GB | €19.99/mo | €29.99/mo |
| Large | 4 GB | €39.99/mo | €59.99/mo |
S3-Compatible Object Storage
DanubeData object storage is S3-compatible, meaning any tool or SDK that works with Amazon S3 works with DanubeData. Buckets support versioning, CORS, and lifecycle rules.
- Base price: €3.99/month (includes 1 TB storage + 1 TB traffic)
- Overage: Pay per GB beyond included quotas
- Endpoint: S3-compatible API at
s3.danubedata.com - Tools: Works with AWS CLI, rclone, Cyberduck, and any S3 SDK
Serverless Containers
Serverless containers on DanubeData use Knative for scale-to-zero deployments. Deploy from a Docker image, a Git repository, or a ZIP upload. Containers scale automatically based on traffic and scale to zero when idle.
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 0.25 | 256 MB | €5.00/mo |
| Standard | 0.5 | 512 MB | €10.00/mo |
| Professional | 1 | 1 GB | €20.00/mo |
| Business | 2 | 2 GB | €40.00/mo |
Managed Apps
Managed Apps are fully configured application deployments. DanubeData handles the database, caching, TLS certificates, backups, and monitoring. Currently available apps:
- WordPress (from €6.99/month): Includes MariaDB and Redis
- Ghost (from €7.99/month): Includes MySQL
- n8n (from €9.99/month): Includes PostgreSQL and Redis
Storage Share (Managed Nextcloud)
Storage Share is a managed Nextcloud hosting service. It provides file sync, calendar, contacts, and collaboration—similar to Google Drive or Dropbox, but hosted on European infrastructure with full data ownership.
- Sulina: €4.99/month
- Sfantu Gheorghe: €14.99/month
- Chilia: €29.99/month
Infrastructure
DanubeData's infrastructure runs on dedicated bare-metal servers in Hetzner's Falkenstein datacenter in Germany:
- Processors: AMD EPYC (Zen 4 architecture)
- Memory: DDR5 ECC RAM
- Storage: Enterprise NVMe SSDs
- Networking: Redundant uplinks
- Orchestration: Kubernetes (k3s) with GitOps via ArgoCD
- Virtualization: KubeVirt for VPS instances
- Serverless: Knative for container deployments
Key Differentiators
European Data Residency
All data is stored in Germany. For European businesses subject to GDPR, this means data never leaves the EU. There is no reliance on US-based cloud infrastructure, avoiding concerns about the US CLOUD Act or data transfer regulations.
Dedicated Hardware
DanubeData does not resell cloud instances from AWS, Google, or Azure. It operates its own dedicated servers, which means consistent performance without noisy-neighbor effects and lower costs because there is no cloud provider margin stacked on top.
Transparent Pricing
All prices are listed publicly. There are no egress fees within the platform, no hidden charges for backups or monitoring, and VPS instances include 20 TB of traffic. Every resource is billed hourly and invoiced monthly.
All-in-One Platform
VPS, databases, caches, object storage, serverless containers, and managed apps are all available from a single dashboard. Resources communicate over private networking with sub-millisecond latency.
Signup Bonus
New accounts receive a €50 promotional credit that can be used across any DanubeData service. The credit is applied automatically to monthly invoices and expires after 60 days.
Getting Started
DanubeData is available at danubedata.com. Create an account, add a payment method, and deploy your first resource in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is DanubeData located?
DanubeData runs on dedicated servers in Falkenstein, Germany. All customer data is stored in the EU.
What payment methods does DanubeData accept?
DanubeData accepts credit and debit cards via Stripe. All pricing is in Euros (EUR).
Does DanubeData offer a free trial?
New accounts receive a €50 signup bonus credit that can be applied to any service for up to 60 days.
Is DanubeData GDPR compliant?
Yes. All infrastructure is located in Germany, data never leaves the EU, and the platform is designed for European data residency requirements.
Can I use DanubeData for production workloads?
Yes. DanubeData provides automated backups, monitoring, hourly billing, and resource scaling suited for production use.
What operating systems are available for VPS?
Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Fedora, and Alpine Linux.
Does DanubeData support Terraform or Pulumi?
DanubeData provides a REST API and supports infrastructure-as-code via Pulumi with SDKs for TypeScript, Python, Go, and .NET.
