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Looking for a GKE Alternative?

Stakater Cloud delivers more than a Kubernetes runtime. Get pre-integrated tools, cost transparency, and developer-friendly automation—all built on OpenShift.

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Looking for a GKE Alternative?

Stakater Cloud delivers more than a Kubernetes runtime. Get pre-integrated tools, cost transparency, and developer-friendly automation—all built on OpenShift.

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Data residency done right.

  • Hosted in the EU (Amsterdam)

  • GDPR and DORA ready

  • Designed for NIS2 compliance

  • Expandable to other regions based on demand

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Kubernetes-native. Open by design.

With open source tools and a transparent stack, Stakater Cloud gives you the flexibility to extend, fork, and integrate at will.

  • Maintainers of Reloader, RBAC Manager & more

  • 12k+ GitHub stars across OSS

  • No vendor lock-in

GKE is fast—but often too complex.

Google Cloud offers a strong Kubernetes foundation, but many teams struggle with steep learning curves, piecemeal tooling, and surprise costs. GKE Autopilot helps—but it’s not always flexible.

With GKE, you face

  • Limited flexibility with Autopilot

  • Extra charges for network, logging, and monitoring

  • Complex IAM and RBAC setup

  • Steep learning curve for small teams

Stakater Cloud Offers

  • Fully managed OpenShift clusters

  • 30+ pre-integrated tools (GitOps, logging, alerting)

  • Simple, self-service UI and APIs

  • Transparent pricing with support included

How Stakater Cloud Compares to GKE

Feature
Platform
Worker Node (4x16x120)
Control Plane
Support
Add-ons (Logging, GitOps)
Billing
Setup & Provisioning
Egress Costs
GKE
GCP only
~$120/VM
Priced separately
Google Cloud Support (extra)
Bring your own
GCP-only, usage-based
Complex
GCP rates
Stakater Cloud
Any supported infra (EU-first)
$110/VM
Included
Stakater + Optional RH SAAP
Included
Single bill
Self-service UI
Near-zero
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GKE gives you speed. We give you velocity.

From cluster creation to app deployment, Stakater Cloud simplifies your Kubernetes journey with a fully integrated stack.

  • GitOps by default

  • Monitoring and alerts included

  • Secure, OpenShift-powered platform

  • Simple, unified interface

Talk to an Expert
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GKE gives you speed. We give you velocity.

From cluster creation to app deployment, Stakater Cloud simplifies your Kubernetes journey with a fully integrated stack.

  • GitOps by default

  • Monitoring and alerts included

  • Secure, OpenShift-powered platform

  • Simple, unified interface

How Stakater Cloud Compares to GKE

Stakater Cloud
Included
$110/VM
Included
Built-in
Near-zero
Transparent
Included
EU-first (expandable)
Google GKE
Included
~$125/VM
Extra
Not available
~$0.12/GB
Usage-based
Paid tiers
Global
Feature
Control Plane
Worker Node (4x16x120)
Add-ons (Logging, Monitoring)
OpenShift Support
Egress Costs
Pricing Clarity
Support
Hosting Region

GKE is fast—but often too complex.

Google Cloud offers a strong Kubernetes foundation, but many teams struggle with steep learning curves, piecemeal tooling, and surprise costs. GKE Autopilot helps—but it’s not always flexible.

With GKE, you face

  • Limited flexibility with Autopilot

  • Extra charges for network, logging, and monitoring

  • Complex IAM and RBAC setup

  • Steep learning curve for small teams

With Stakater Cloud, you get

  • Fully managed OpenShift clusters

  • 30+ pre-integrated tools (GitOps, logging, alerting)

  • Simple, self-service UI and APIs

  • Transparent pricing with support included

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Control costs. Don’t chase them.

GKE pricing can vary wildly with usage. Stakater Cloud gives you predictable costs and saves you up to 40% vs. GKE with equivalent workloads.

Save 40% compared to traditional clouds

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Starter – Perfect for small teams & PoCs

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Growth – Scalable for mid-sized businesses

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Enterprise – Full control, compliance & customization

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Control costs. Don’t chase them.

GKE pricing can vary wildly with usage. Stakater Cloud gives you predictable costs and saves you up to 40% vs. GKE with equivalent workloads.

Save 40% compared to traditional clouds

check-mark (2) 1.png

Starter – Perfect for small teams & PoCs

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Growth – Scalable for mid-sized businesses

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Enterprise – Full control, compliance & customization

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Data residency done right.

  • Hosted in the EU (Amsterdam)

  • GDPR and DORA ready

  • Designed for NIS2 compliance

  • Expandable to other regions based on demand

BETA HERO IMAGE.png

Kubernetes-native. Open by design.

With open source tools and a transparent stack, Stakater Cloud gives you the flexibility to extend, fork, and integrate at will.

  • Maintainers of Reloader, RBAC Manager & more

  • 12k+ GitHub stars across OSS

  • No vendor lock-in

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Get Started Today

No more Kubernetes complexity Just fast, secure, and cost-effective Kubernetes.

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Get Started Today

No more Kubernetes complexity Just fast, secure, and cost-effective Kubernetes.

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