Rent Kubernetes clusters: Managed Kubernetes with cStack
centron offers Managed Kubernetes from its own data centre in Hallstadt. A cluster is created in seconds. It scales automatically and is highly available. Operations comply with the GDPR. Four plans are available, from Starter to Premium. The control plane is free of charge.
- Automated clusters – container orchestration included.
- Auto-scaling & self-healing – stable workloads under load.
- CI/CD integration – via the centron API, CLI and UI.
- No setup fee – €200 starting credit included.
Cloud-native clusters, fully managed
centron offers Kubernetes as a managed service. centron runs the control plane. Updates, monitoring and backups run automatically. You look after your applications. The clusters run on ccloud³ VMs in the Hallstadt data centre. All prices are listed in the Kubernetes pricing.
Managed control plane
centron runs the control plane of your clusters in full. You manage workloads through API, CLI and UI. You never touch a master node.
AutoScaler included
The centron AutoScaler adjusts nodes automatically. Nodes are added at load peaks. They are removed overnight. You only pay for what you need.
Load balancing & fault tolerance
The load balancer distributes traffic. Self-healing restarts failed pods. Your apps stay stable and scale with demand.
GDPR-compliant & certified
Hosting is entirely in Germany. The BSI has certified the data centre to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz (BSI-IGZ-0773). Operations comply with the GDPR. It also holds an unqualified BSI C5:2020 Type 1 attestation.
From code to running cluster in seconds
centron delivers a Kubernetes cluster in seconds with cStack. You pick a plan and start. Monitoring, CI/CD integration and 24/7 expert support are included. Typical workloads are microservices, SaaS platforms and container apps of any size. On request, centron also runs your applications: Managed Services cover patching, monitoring and backup. Persistent volumes run on NVMe block storage. Backups run via cBacks. A cluster starts with three nodes. The AutoScaler adds nodes under load. A load balancer distributes the traffic. The cStack console shows utilisation and costs in real time. Support is based in Hallstadt and helps around the clock.
- Typical workloads – microservices, SaaS platforms and container apps.
- Start with three nodes – the AutoScaler adds more under load.
- Persistent volumes – NVMe block storage, backups via cBacks.
- Operation on request – Managed Services take over patching and monitoring.
Four cluster plans at centron: Starter to Premium
centron offers four plans with a fixed monthly price. Each plan includes cStack UI, AutoScaler and traffic. The worker nodes are covered by the ccloud³ Compute Engine SLAs. All clusters run in Germany.
- CPU: 6 cores · RAM: 12 GB
- SSD: 120 GB · 2nd storage: 120 GB
- Monitoring included
- CPU: 12 cores · RAM: 24 GB
- SSD: 360 GB · 2nd storage: 360 GB
- AutoScaler optional
- CPU: 25 cores · RAM: 96 GB
- SSD: 1,200 GB · 2nd storage: 1,200 GB
- Load balancer & CI/CD integration
- CPU: 60 cores · RAM: 192 GB
- SSD: 3,600 GB · 2nd storage: 3,600 GB
- SLA per the ccloud³ Compute Engine
All prices net, as of July 16, 2026. The standard control plane is free of charge. A highly available control plane costs €34.95/month. Each plan has a fixed monthly price. Details are on the pricing page.
How much does Managed Kubernetes cost at centron?
centron offers Managed Kubernetes from €29.99 per month. The Starter plan has 6 cores and 12 GB RAM. The Premium plan has 60 cores and 192 GB RAM and costs €699.99 per month. The managed control plane is free of charge. A highly available control plane costs €34.95 per month. Each plan has a fixed monthly price. cStack UI, AutoScaler and traffic are included. There is no setup fee. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit. The clusters run in the Hallstadt data centre. It is certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz. The worker nodes follow the ccloud³ SLAs: 99.5% in the Worker and Power pools, 99.8% in the HA pool.
| Plan | CPU / RAM | SSD + 2nd storage | Price per month | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 6 cores / 12 GB | 120 GB + 120 GB | €29.99 | First projects, learning |
| Developer | 12 cores / 24 GB | 360 GB + 360 GB | €149.99 | Dev & test, small apps |
| Standard | 25 cores / 96 GB | 1,200 GB + 1,200 GB | €349.99 | Production, teams |
| Premium | 60 cores / 192 GB | 3,600 GB + 3,600 GB | €699.99 | Business-critical apps |
Customer projects on centron infrastructure
centron has offered infrastructure for businesses since 1999. Its customers run containerised applications on managed clusters. centron maintains the control plane. Three examples show the path: a full migration with full-service management, the switch from physical to virtual servers, and ten years of growth on managed servers. All three customers use the data centre in Hallstadt. Each story names the starting point, the solution and the result. The figures come from the projects themselves. centron supports the path with advice and managed packages.
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centron delivers Kubernetes with no lead time. You register for free. You choose a plan from Starter to Premium. The cluster runs in seconds. The €200 starting credit is valid for 60 days. Use it to test deployments, the AutoScaler and the load balancer with real workloads. After that you pay the fixed monthly price. There is no notice period. Support is based in Hallstadt and answers in German and English. The cStack console shows utilisation and costs in real time. The full price list is in the Kubernetes pricing. You can switch plans at any time. Your data stays on the persistent volumes. Prices are net and valid as of July 16, 2026.
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centron tutorials: run clusters and compare providers
centron provides matching guides for every cluster. The kubectl tutorial shows installation and the key commands. It explains namespaces, deployments and services. The Docker tutorial shows how to delete old containers, images and volumes safely. The provider comparison puts centron next to other Kubernetes providers in Germany. It compares prices, control plane, storage and certificates. The guides are free to read without an account. Each tutorial lists prerequisites, commands and typical errors. The editorial team tests every guide on current cStack clusters. New tutorials appear monthly. The comparisons name the source and date of every figure. They are a snapshot from August 2026. centron updates the tables quarterly. Further guides on Helm, Ingress and persistent volumes are in the tutorial section. The help centre adds answers on accounts, billing and cStack. Support helps with setup questions.
Get started for free
centron gives new accounts a €200 starting credit for 60 days. You register for free, pick a plan and start the cluster in seconds. The control plane is free of charge. There is no setup fee. The sales team advises on larger clusters and managed packages.
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What does centron Managed Kubernetes offer?
centron offers Managed Kubernetes from its own data centre in Hallstadt near Bamberg. The standard control plane is free of charge. A highly available control plane costs €34.95 per month. Clusters have fixed monthly plans from €29.99. Persistent volumes are available. The worker nodes are covered by the ccloud³ Compute Engine SLAs: 99.5% in the Worker and Power pools, 99.8% in the HA pool. The BSI has certified the platform to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz. It also holds a BSI C5:2020 Type 1 attestation. The provider is centron GmbH. Four plans are available: Starter with 6 cores and 12 GB RAM, Developer with 12 cores and 24 GB, Standard with 25 cores and 96 GB, Premium with 60 cores and 192 GB. cStack UI, AutoScaler and traffic are included in every plan. There is no setup fee. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit for 60 days. Managed packages cover patching, monitoring and backup. All certificates are listed in the Trust Center. As of August 2026. Product page: https://www.centron.de/en/produkte/kubernetes