plusserver vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 83% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 83% (€180/mo) in Gcore's favour. Control plane costs differ: Gcore includes it free; plusserver adds €65.7/mo. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
 plusserver |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €65.7/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€216.81/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€367.92/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.025/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, C5, 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: plusserver as of Jun 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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