Leafcloud vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 79% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €177/mo)
Gcore costs 79% less — a saving of ~€140/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Egress is cheaper with Gcore: unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: Gcore includes it free; Leafcloud adds €84.5/mo. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Leafcloud |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €84.5/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€176.54/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€268.58/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | 0.1 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.024/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | 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: Leafcloud as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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