STACKIT vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Gcore is 67% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€37 vs €110/mo)
At the cluster level, Gcore runs 67% cheaper, roughly €73/mo less than its competitor. STACKIT delivers ~4× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Gcore provides a free control plane; STACKIT charges €74.63/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Gcore for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
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 STACKIT |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€110.36/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€146.09/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, 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: STACKIT as of May 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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