Aruba Cloud vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 2% cheaper than Aruba Cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €38/mo)
At the cluster level, Gcore runs 2% cheaper, roughly €1/mo less than its competitor. At 6 nodes, Aruba Cloud actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Aruba Cloud delivers ~8× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Gcore wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Aruba Cloud for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Aruba Cloud |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Italy | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€37.74/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€56.61/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.030/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001 | ISO27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: Aruba Cloud as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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