SysEleven MetaKube (secunet cloud)
Berlin cloud operator, now under the secunet cloud name, running MetaKube clusters on OpenStack in German data centres only
Quick Overview
| Company | SysEleven GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Kubernetes Platforms |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | German data centres only |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Managed Kubernetes on OpenStack, CNCF Certified Hosted Kubernetes Platform, web interface for cluster creation, Red Hat OpenShift as a managed alternative, 24/7 operations |
| Pricing | See the price list on the vendor site |
| Best For | German public bodies and regulated companies that want Kubernetes in German-only data centres from a security-focused group |
| Replaces | Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS |
Detailed Review
The company behind MetaKube is SysEleven GmbH, entered in the Berlin Charlottenburg register as HRB 108571 B and described in its imprint as a wholly owned subsidiary of secunet Security Networks AG. The public site now speaks of secunet cloud, but MetaKube remains the Kubernetes product name in the menu and in the documentation.
The documentation describes MetaKube as a Certified Hosted Kubernetes Platform, with conformance results published in the CNCF k8s-conformance repository, and says clusters are created in a web interface on its OpenStack cloud.
Location and certifications
The homepage states that all data centres are in Germany and that no data goes to third countries. Listed certifications include ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, BSI C5 Type 2 and IT-Grundschutz.
The same page highlights approvals for classified information up to VS-NfD, which is aimed at government buyers.
MetaKube or OpenShift
The site menu lists both Kubernetes (MetaKube) and Red Hat OpenShift as an enterprise Kubernetes platform. A buyer therefore has the choice of a plain conformant cluster or the OpenShift product operated by a German provider.
Support is German-speaking and runs 24/7, with named contacts according to the homepage.
Pricing and documentation
A price list is linked from the site footer, but its content is rendered in the browser and was not visible to me, so no amounts are quoted here. The MetaKube documentation lives on a separate docs site.
Because the brand changed to secunet cloud, check invoices and contracts for the legal name SysEleven GmbH.
Limitations to Consider
Prices were not visible on the pages I could read, and the pages are partly German-only. The brand is shifting from SysEleven to secunet cloud, which can confuse procurement. The emphasis on classified and public-sector workloads means smaller teams may find the enterprise onboarding heavy. Cheaper Kubernetes with public prices can be found at plusserver.
Who Should Use SysEleven MetaKube (secunet cloud)
Public sector bodies, healthcare and critical-infrastructure operators in Germany that need Kubernetes inside German-only data centres and a vendor with BSI-recognised attestations.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- German-only data centres
- CNCF Certified Hosted Kubernetes Platform
- BSI C5 Type 2 and ISO 27001 listed
- OpenShift offered as an alternative product
- German-speaking 24/7 support
Cons
- Prices not readable without the price list
- Brand is moving to secunet cloud
- Public-sector emphasis
- No self-hosted version of MetaKube
Alternatives to SysEleven MetaKube (secunet cloud)
Other European kubernetes platforms worth comparing before you decide:
Giant Swarm
Germany · Curated open source platform stack, run for you or by you
Cloudfleet
Germany · One managed cluster spanning several clouds and your own servers
Nine
Switzerland · Swiss managed Kubernetes in Zurich with 24/7 engineer support
Kubermatic
Germany · Kubernetes management platform for fleets across clouds and edge
See all European kubernetes platforms or compare them directly against Red Hat OpenShift on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes in practice. The website is branded secunet cloud and the imprint names SysEleven GmbH as a wholly owned subsidiary of secunet Security Networks AG.
The documentation states it is a Certified Hosted Kubernetes Platform, with test results in the CNCF k8s-conformance repository.
The site lists Red Hat OpenShift as an enterprise Kubernetes platform option next to MetaKube.