Webdock vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Webdock is 15% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€118 vs €138/mo)
Webdock costs 15% less — a saving of ~€21/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. gridscale wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. gridscale offers a managed control plane; Webdock requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Webdock for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Denmark | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €19.60/mo 6 vCPU, 10 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€117.60/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€176.40/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | 1 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | 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: Webdock as of Jan 2026, gridscale as of Jan 2026.
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