IONOS vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
IONOS is 30% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€96 vs €138/mo)
At the cluster level, IONOS runs 30% cheaper, roughly €42/mo less than its competitor. IONOS charges ~1.3× less for block storage per GB. Choose IONOS for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for gridscale's specific capabilities.
 IONOS | gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €32.12/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€96.36/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€192.72/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | €0.050/GB | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.015/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001 |
| 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: IONOS as of May 2026, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
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