gridscale

gridscale is a German cloud platform founded in 2014 in Cologne, designed to make cloud infrastructure accessible and manageable for businesses of all sizes. The company has carved out a niche by focusing on user experience and simplicity, offering a clean interface that makes deploying and managing cloud resources straightforward even for teams without dedicated DevOps expertise. As a German company with data centers exclusively in Germany, gridscale provides a fully GDPR-compliant alternative to US cloud providers.

User-Friendly Cloud Management

What sets gridscale apart is its emphasis on usability. The platform's control panel is designed to be intuitive, with clear navigation and visual resource management. Creating a new server takes just a few clicks, and resources can be scaled up or down in real-time without downtime. This simplicity makes gridscale particularly attractive for small and medium-sized businesses, agencies, and development teams who want powerful cloud infrastructure without the complexity of enterprise platforms.

The platform uses a unique building-block approach where compute, storage, and network resources can be combined flexibly. This allows users to create custom configurations that match their exact needs rather than choosing from pre-defined instance types. Resources are billed per minute, providing cost efficiency for variable workloads and development environments.

German Data Centers and Compliance

gridscale operates data centers in Frankfurt and Cologne, both located in Germany and subject to German data protection laws. Germany has some of the strictest data protection regulations in Europe, making gridscale an excellent choice for organizations with strict compliance requirements. All data remains within Germany and is not subject to US laws like the CLOUD Act.

The company is fully GDPR compliant and provides data processing agreements for business customers. For organizations in regulated industries or those handling sensitive data, gridscale's German infrastructure provides both legal protection and peace of mind. The data centers are ISO 27001 certified and meet high standards for physical security and redundancy.

Managed Kubernetes and PaaS

gridscale offers managed Kubernetes for organizations adopting container orchestration. The GSK (gridscale Kubernetes) service handles cluster management, updates, and scaling, allowing development teams to focus on their applications. GSK integrates seamlessly with other gridscale services including storage, networking, and load balancers.

Beyond infrastructure, gridscale provides Platform as a Service (PaaS) options including managed databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), S3-compatible object storage, and managed Redis. These services reduce operational overhead and allow teams to deploy production-ready applications quickly. The PaaS offerings are particularly valuable for agencies and software companies who need to deliver reliable solutions to their clients.

Partner and Reseller Program

gridscale has developed a strong partner ecosystem, making it popular among IT service providers and agencies. The partner program allows companies to resell gridscale services under their own brand, with custom pricing and white-label options. This has made gridscale a preferred platform for managed service providers (MSPs) who want to offer cloud services without building their own infrastructure.

The platform provides comprehensive API access and Terraform support for automation, along with detailed documentation and German-language support. For partners and developers, gridscale offers a reliable platform that can be integrated into their service offerings while maintaining the high standards expected by German and European customers.