Euronodes vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 80% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €138/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 80% (€111/mo) in Euronodes's favour. gridscale offers a managed control plane; Euronodes requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for a fully managed control plane with less operational overhead.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- gridscale: 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €46.14/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Euronodes |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
Calculate Your Exact Cost
Configure your exact cluster specs and see real-time pricing across 34+ European providers.
Open Calculator