Euronodes vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 40% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€22 vs €37/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 40% (€15/mo) in Euronodes's favour. On storage throughput, Euronodes leads by ~12×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. For outbound traffic, Gcore is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Euronodes |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.72/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€22.32/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€33.48/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | 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: Euronodes as of Jul 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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