gridscale vs Cleura: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
gridscale is 40% cheaper than Cleura for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€138 vs €233/mo)
At the cluster level, gridscale runs 40% cheaper, roughly €94/mo less than its competitor. Cleura charges ~2× less for block storage per GB. gridscale wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. Choose gridscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cleura for Cleura's specific capabilities.
 gridscale |  Cleura | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €77.52/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€232.56/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€465.12/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | €0.029/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | 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: gridscale as of Jun 2026, Cleura as of May 2026.
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