gridscale vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Nebius is 28% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€100 vs €138/mo)
Nebius costs 28% less — a saving of ~€39/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On block storage, Nebius is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4.1 the price per GB. Nebius wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Nebius for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for gridscale's specific capabilities.
 gridscale |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.013/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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, Nebius as of May 2026.
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