AWS (EKS) vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
AWS (EKS) is 28% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€99 vs €138/mo)
AWS (EKS) costs 28% less — a saving of ~€39/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Control plane costs differ: gridscale includes it free; AWS (EKS) adds €73/mo. For regulated workloads, gridscale is EU-headquartered (not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity); AWS (EKS) is US-owned and subject to US data access laws. Choose AWS (EKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for gridscale's specific capabilities.
 AWS (EKS) |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €12.06/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€99.02/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€135.20/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | €0.077/GB | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | 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: AWS (EKS) as of May 2026, gridscale as of Jan 2026.
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