Atlantic.Cloud vs GCP (GKE): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 78% cheaper than GCP (GKE) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €166/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 78% (€130/mo) in Atlantic.Cloud's favour. Egress is cheaper with Atlantic.Cloud: unlimited egress vs paid. For regulated workloads, Atlantic.Cloud is EU-headquartered (not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity); GCP (GKE) is US-owned and subject to US data access laws. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose GCP (GKE) for lower egress costs at scale.
Moving off GCP (GKE) could save ~€130/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Atlantic.Cloud |  GCP (GKE) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €34.37/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€165.95/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€269.06/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.103/GB |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.017/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | Yes (US-owned) |
* 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, GCP (GKE) as of May 2026.
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