STACKIT vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
STACKIT is 20% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€110 vs €138/mo)
At the cluster level, STACKIT runs 20% cheaper, roughly €28/mo less than its competitor. Block storage costs ~4× less on STACKIT. STACKIT wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose STACKIT for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for gridscale's specific capabilities.
 STACKIT | gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €74.63/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€110.36/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€146.09/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.006/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, SOC2 | 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: STACKIT as of May 2026, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
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