UpCloud vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
UpCloud is 35% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€24 vs €37/mo)
At the cluster level, UpCloud runs 35% cheaper, roughly €13/mo less than its competitor. UpCloud delivers ~11× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Block storage costs ~2.2× less on Gcore. Choose UpCloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: UpCloud, Gcore.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- UpCloud: Starter 2xCPU-4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 30 GB disk) for €12.00/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.
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 UpCloud |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Finland | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €8.00/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€24.00/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€48.00/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/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: UpCloud as of Jun 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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