gridscale vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 73% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €138/mo)
At the cluster level, Gcore runs 73% cheaper, roughly €101/mo less than its competitor. Gcore wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. On block storage, Gcore is the cheaper option at roughly 1/2 the price per GB. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | 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: gridscale as of Jan 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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