gridscale vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
C1V Hosting is 74% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €138/mo)
C1V Hosting costs 74% less — a saving of ~€102/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Control plane management differs: gridscale is fully managed; C1V Hosting is self-operated. Choose C1V Hosting for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
 gridscale |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | None listed |
| 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: gridscale as of Jan 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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