gridscale vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 73% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €138/mo)
Aruba Cloud costs 73% less — a saving of ~€101/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. For outbound traffic, gridscale is more cost-effective: 20 TB free egress. gridscale handles control plane operations; with Aruba Cloud you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Aruba Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€37.74/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€56.61/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.030/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, ISO9001 |
| 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: gridscale as of Jun 2026, Aruba Cloud as of May 2026.
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