Exoscale vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 34% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €138/mo)
Exoscale costs 34% less — a saving of ~€47/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. gridscale wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. Exoscale charges ~2× less for block storage per GB. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 Exoscale |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, gridscale as of Jan 2026.
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