Gcore vs Safespring: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 64% cheaper than Safespring for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €101/mo)
At the cluster level, Gcore runs 64% cheaper, roughly €65/mo less than its competitor. Egress is cheaper with Gcore: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Safespring for lower egress costs at scale.
 Gcore |  Safespring | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Luxembourg | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €33.82/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.96/mo | ~€101.46/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€73.92/mo | ~€202.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.040/GB | €0.044/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS | ISO27001 |
| 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: Gcore as of May 2026, Safespring as of May 2026.
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