Atlantic.Cloud vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 3% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €37/mo)
Atlantic.Cloud costs 3% less — a saving of ~€1/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Gcore offers a managed control plane; Atlantic.Cloud requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Atlantic.Cloud charges ~1.9× less for block storage per GB. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
 Atlantic.Cloud |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | 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: Atlantic.Cloud as of Jul 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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