Google Kubernetes Engine
Google Kubernetes Engine is a fully managed Kubernetes service on Google Cloud Platform. It supports the full Kubernetes API, 4-way autoscaling, release channels, and multi-cluster setups. DevOps engineers use it to deploy and manage containerized applications without handling underlying infrastructure. The service operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, allowing teams to scale resources based on actual usage demands.
Choose GKE when you need a managed Kubernetes environment with advanced features like multi-cluster support. Be aware there is no free tier available for this service. Costs start from $50.00 per 1M GB/hours, which can add up quickly for large-scale deployments. This pricing structure requires careful monitoring to avoid unexpected charges during high-traffic periods or extended testing phases.
Pricing Tiers 5
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autopilot Memory | $0.00393 | per GB/hour | us-central1 |
| Autopilot Storage | $50.00 | per 1M GB/hours | us-central1 |
| Autopilot vCPU | $0.0358 | per vCPU/hour | us-central1 |
| Standard Cluster | $0.1000 | per hour | us-central1 |
| Free Tier | Free | per month | global |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page for current rates.
Alternatives on other providers
Equivalent services on other clouds:
- AWS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) $0.0015 per hour Compare
- Linode (Akamai) Kubernetes no price Compare
- Microsoft Azure Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) $0.0122 per hour Compare