Cleura
Karlskrona cloud on OpenStack that sells managed Kubernetes and managed OpenShift in Swedish and German regions
Quick Overview
| Company | Cleura AB |
|---|---|
| Category | Kubernetes Platforms |
| Headquarters | Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | Cleura regions in Sweden and Germany |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Managed Kubernetes, Managed OpenShift, OpenStack public, compliant and private clouds, load balancers, VPC, object storage, cloud training |
| Pricing | Managed Kubernetes pricing not stated on the service page; cloud pay-as-you-go; €50 trial voucher |
| Best For | Nordic and regulated organisations that want Kubernetes or OpenShift run by a Swedish provider on OpenStack |
| Replaces | Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS |
Detailed Review
Cleura AB (company registration 556630-7806) is headquartered in Karlskrona with a second office in Solna, and calls itself an Iver company. Its cloud is built on OpenStack in Sweden and Germany, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications shown on the homepage.
Its service list is notable here because it carries both Managed Kubernetes and Managed OpenShift under a Containers heading. That makes Cleura a route for teams that want to keep OpenShift as a product but have a European provider operate it.
Managed Kubernetes
The service page says Cleura automates cluster deployment, scaling, monitoring and security, and that Cleura handles starting, upgrading and scaling nodes while customers manage workloads and configuration. It is offered in both the Public Cloud and the Compliant Cloud.
The page does not give regions, Kubernetes versions, limits or prices, and getting started means booking a meeting with the team.
Public and Compliant clouds
Public Cloud is the pay-as-you-go OpenStack service with a €50 trial voucher and no long-term commitment. The Compliant Cloud is aimed at mission-critical and regulated data and has its own pricing section.
Customer quotes on the site come from Saab, Kungsbacka Municipality, Boost.ai and Bonnier News, and two of them mention keeping personal data out of third countries.
Training and Gardener
Cleura runs an online academy whose Kubernetes course teaches practical Kubernetes with Gardener. The service pages do not say that the managed service itself runs on Gardener, so treat that course as training content rather than an architecture statement.
Limitations to Consider
Key facts for the Kubernetes service (versions, regions, price) are not on its page, so a quote is needed before comparing. Managed OpenShift pricing is likewise not shown. Teams that want published Kubernetes prices can look at Scaleway or STACKIT.
Who Should Use Cleura
Nordic public bodies, healthcare and industrial companies that want a Swedish contracting party, an OpenStack foundation and the choice between Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Swedish AB with ISO 27001:2022
- Managed OpenShift available as well as Kubernetes
- Regions in Sweden and Germany
- Compliant Cloud tier for regulated data
- Free trial voucher on the public cloud
Cons
- Kubernetes price not published on the service page
- Versions and regions not listed there
- Onboarding through a meeting
- Only Sweden and Germany named on the homepage
Alternatives to Cleura
Other European kubernetes platforms worth comparing before you decide:
Giant Swarm
Germany · Curated open source platform stack, run for you or by you
Cloudfleet
Germany · One managed cluster spanning several clouds and your own servers
Nine
Switzerland · Swiss managed Kubernetes in Zurich with 24/7 engineer support
Kubermatic
Germany · Kubernetes management platform for fleets across clouds and edge
See all European kubernetes platforms or compare them directly against Red Hat OpenShift on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, its product list names Managed OpenShift next to Managed Kubernetes under Containers.
The homepage lists European regions including Sweden and Germany and says data is hosted in certified European data centres.
The Kubernetes page links to general pricing and invites you to book a meeting. Public Cloud has a pricing page and a cost calculator.