Hostinger vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 23% cheaper than Hostinger for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €48/mo)
Gcore costs 23% less — a saving of ~€11/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. At 6 nodes, Hostinger actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Storage IOPS differ by ~13×, with Hostinger ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. For outbound traffic, Gcore is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hostinger for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Hostinger |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Lithuania | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €7.99/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€47.94/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€71.91/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | 4 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | 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: Hostinger as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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