Simple, transparent pricing
You keep infrastructure costs and choice. K8S Engine pricing reflects the operational value: reliability, security, upgrades, autoscaling, and governance.
Free
Get started with a single cluster
- 1 cluster
- Basic control plane tier
- Manual node attachment
- Community support
- Documentation access
Pro
Production-ready managed Kubernetes
- Unlimited clusters
- Managed control plane (production)
- Node Pools + autoscaling
- CSI out of the box
- Standard SLA (99.9%)
- Email support
Enterprise
For teams with advanced requirements
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated control plane
- Private endpoints
- SSO + SCIM provisioning
- Premium SLA (99.99%)
- Dedicated support + onboarding
- Custom integrations
Compare plans
| Feature | Free | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clusters | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Node Pools | — | ||
| Autoscaling | — | ||
| CSI out of the box | |||
| SLA | — | 99.9% | 99.99% |
| SSO / SCIM | — | SSO only | |
| Private endpoints | — | — | |
| Support | Community | Dedicated |
Pricing FAQ
Do you charge for cloud infrastructure?
No. Nodes run in your accounts or on your hardware. You pay your infrastructure provider directly. K8S Engine pricing reflects the operational value: reliability, security, upgrades, autoscaling, and governance.
Can we start small?
Yes—start with one cluster on the free tier and scale as needed. Upgrade to Pro when you need production SLAs, autoscaling, and Node Pools.
What's included in the SLA?
SLAs cover control plane availability. Pro includes 99.9% uptime. Enterprise includes 99.99% uptime with priority support and incident response.
How does billing work?
Pro is billed monthly per cluster. Enterprise is billed annually with custom pricing based on your needs. Contact sales for a quote.
Can I switch plans?
Yes. Upgrade from Free to Pro instantly. Downgrade requests are processed at the end of your billing cycle. Enterprise changes require coordination with your account team.
Ready to get started?
Start with a free cluster. Upgrade when you need production features.