gridscale vs metalstack.cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
gridscale is 92% cheaper than metalstack.cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€138 vs €1836/mo)
At the cluster level, gridscale runs 92% cheaper, roughly €1698/mo less than its competitor. metalstack.cloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: gridscale includes it free; metalstack.cloud adds €216/mo. Choose gridscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose metalstack.cloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale | metalstack.cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €216/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €540.00/mo 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€1836.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€3456.00/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.976/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: gridscale as of Jan 2026, metalstack.cloud as of Jan 2026.
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