GCP (GKE) vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
GCP (GKE) is 14% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€166 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 14% (€26/mo) in GCP (GKE)'s favour. For outbound traffic, Hikube is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Hikube is EU-headquartered and not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity; GCP (GKE) is US-owned and falls under US jurisdiction. Choose GCP (GKE) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for lower egress costs at scale.
 GCP (GKE) |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €34.37/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€165.95/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€269.06/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | €0.103/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.017/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | 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: GCP (GKE) as of May 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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