GCP (GKE) vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
 GCP (GKE) |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.30/mo 0.25 vCPU, 1 GB RAM | €7.37/mo 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€86.06/mo | ~€106.61/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€104.96/mo | ~€128.72/mo |
| Egress | €0.110/GB | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.023/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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.
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