Exoscale vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 59% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €91/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 59% (€54/mo) in Gcore's favour. For outbound traffic, Gcore is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Gcore delivers ~2× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for lower egress costs at scale.
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 Exoscale |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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