metalstack.cloud vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 98% cheaper than metalstack.cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €1836/mo)
At the cluster level, Gcore runs 98% cheaper, roughly €1799/mo less than its competitor. Gcore provides a free control plane; metalstack.cloud charges €216/mo for the managed control plane. On block storage, Gcore is the cheaper option at roughly 1/1.4 the price per GB. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose metalstack.cloud for metalstack.cloud's specific capabilities.
 metalstack.cloud |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €216/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €540.00/mo 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€1836.00/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€3456.00/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.976/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: metalstack.cloud as of Jun 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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