IONOS vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 62% cheaper than IONOS for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €96/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 62% (€59/mo) in Gcore's favour. IONOS delivers ~5× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. For outbound traffic, Gcore is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose IONOS for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
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 IONOS |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/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: IONOS as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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