Cyso vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Cyso is 40% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€82 vs €138/mo)
Cyso costs 40% less — a saving of ~€56/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. gridscale wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. gridscale provides a free control plane; Cyso charges €29.99/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Cyso for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 Cyso |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €29.99/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€82.49/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€134.99/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | 4 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.055/GB | €0.060/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: Cyso as of May 2026, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
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