GCP (GKE) vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
NETWAYS Web Services is 44% cheaper than GCP (GKE) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€94 vs €166/mo)
At the cluster level, NETWAYS Web Services runs 44% cheaper, roughly €72/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~35×, with GCP (GKE) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. For regulated workloads, NETWAYS Web Services is EU-headquartered (not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity); GCP (GKE) is US-owned and subject to US data access laws. Choose NETWAYS Web Services for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose GCP (GKE) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
Moving off GCP (GKE) could save ~€72/mo on a 3-node cluster.
Get matched with a vetted EU migration agency →
 GCP (GKE) |  NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €34.37/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€165.95/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€269.06/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | €0.103/GB | €0.060/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.017/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Feb 2026.
Calculate Your Exact Cost
Configure your exact cluster specs and see real-time pricing across 31+ European providers.
Open Calculator