Atlantic.Cloud vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 74% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €138/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 74% (€102/mo) in Atlantic.Cloud's favour. Atlantic.Cloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Atlantic.Cloud charges ~3.8× less for block storage per GB. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 Atlantic.Cloud |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001 |
| 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, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
Calculate Your Exact Cost
Configure your exact cluster specs and see real-time pricing across 33+ European providers.
Open Calculator