gridscale vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
gridscale is 28% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€138 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 28% (€54/mo) in gridscale's favour. Egress is cheaper with Hikube: unlimited egress vs paid. gridscale provides a free control plane; Hikube charges €34.98/mo for the managed control plane. Choose gridscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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: gridscale as of Jun 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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