gridscale vs Serverspace: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Serverspace is 54% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€64 vs €138/mo)
Serverspace costs 54% less — a saving of ~€74/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. For outbound traffic, Serverspace is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Serverspace charges €19/mo for the control plane, which gridscale provides at no cost. Choose Serverspace for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
 gridscale |  Serverspace | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €19/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €14.17/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€64.36/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€106.87/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.020/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, Serverspace as of May 2026.
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