netcup vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
netcup is 50% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €37/mo)
netcup costs 50% less — a saving of ~€18/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, netcup leads by ~11×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. On block storage, netcup is the cheaper option at roughly 1/8.3 the price per GB. Choose netcup for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: netcup, Gcore.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Gcore: g0-standard-2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €12.32/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
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 netcup |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €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: netcup as of Sept 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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