Gcore vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 81% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 81% (€155/mo) in Gcore's favour. Control plane costs differ: Gcore includes it free; Hikube adds €34.98/mo. 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 Hikube for Hikube's specific capabilities.
 Gcore |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Luxembourg | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.96/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€73.92/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.040/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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: Gcore as of May 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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