GCP (GKE) vs Cleura: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
GCP (GKE) is 29% cheaper than Cleura for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€166 vs €233/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 29% (€67/mo) in GCP (GKE)'s favour. GCP (GKE) charges €73/mo for the control plane, which Cleura provides at no cost. For outbound traffic, Cleura is more cost-effective: €0.029/GB vs €0.103/GB (3.6× cheaper). Choose GCP (GKE) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cleura for Cleura's specific capabilities.
 GCP (GKE) |  Cleura | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €34.37/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €77.52/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€165.95/mo | ~€232.56/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€269.06/mo | ~€465.12/mo |
| Egress | €0.103/GB | €0.029/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.017/GB | €0.020/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: GCP (GKE) as of May 2026, Cleura as of May 2026.
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