Contabo vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Contabo is 27% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €37/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 27% (€10/mo) in Contabo's favour. Block storage costs ~10× less on Contabo. For outbound traffic, Gcore is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Contabo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for Gcore's specific capabilities.
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 Contabo |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.50/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.00/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.50/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | 32 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | ISO27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS |
| 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: Contabo as of Jan 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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