Azure (AKS) vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
 Azure (AKS) |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €7.45/mo 1 vCPU, 0.5 GB RAM | €23.07/mo 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€22.35/mo | ~€69.21/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€44.70/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/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.
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