gridscale vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
gridscale is 32% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€138 vs €204/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 32% (€66/mo) in gridscale's favour. Egress is cheaper with ScaleUp Technologies: unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: gridscale includes it free; ScaleUp Technologies adds €73/mo. Choose gridscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose ScaleUp Technologies for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale | ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | None listed |
| 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, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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