gridscale vs Thalassa Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Thalassa Cloud is 53% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €138/mo)
Thalassa Cloud costs 53% less — a saving of ~€74/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. gridscale provides a free control plane; Thalassa Cloud charges €19.5/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Thalassa Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for gridscale's specific capabilities.
 gridscale |  Thalassa Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €19.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €15.11/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€138.42/mo | ~€64.83/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€276.84/mo | ~€110.16/mo |
| Egress | 20 TB free | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.060/GB | €0.050/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 Jan 2026, Thalassa Cloud as of May 2026.
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