Managed Kubernetes

Managed Kubernetes That Just Runs

Fully managed Kubernetes clusters on NVMe bare-metal and cloud — we run the control plane, you ship the apps.

Free HA control plane 99.95% uptime SLA Automated upgrades & patching 24/7 human K8s support
Quick answer

What is managed Kubernetes?

Managed Kubernetes is a service where we run the Kubernetes control plane and handle cluster operations — upgrades, patching, scaling, and high availability — so your team only manages workloads. You get standard kubectl and Helm access without operating the underlying infrastructure yourself.

Why NordicVentures

Why teams choose our
managed kubernetes.

Every plan runs on our own bare-metal network — the same speed, uptime, security and human support behind everything we host.

Free High-Availability Control Plane

No $73/mo control plane tax. Every managed Kubernetes cluster ships with a multi-master HA control plane at no charge — backed by a financially guaranteed 99.95% uptime SLA.

NVMe Worker Nodes, Built for Speed

The fastest servers in the North run your pods. NVMe-backed bare-metal and cloud nodes deliver low-latency storage and predictable performance for stateful and stateless workloads alike.

Autoscaling That Tracks Demand

Horizontal pod autoscaling and cluster autoscaling scale nodes up under load and back down when it passes — so your kubernetes hosting never overpays for idle capacity.

Hands-Off Upgrades & Patching

We handle Kubernetes version upgrades, security patches, and node lifecycle for you. Managed k8s means zero 2 a.m. CVE scrambles and no version drift.

Pick Your Region

Deploy clusters in Stockholm, Frankfurt, or Ashburn to sit close to your users and meet EU data-residency needs. Standard kubectl, Helm, and CNCF-conformant APIs everywhere.

Free Migration, No Lock-In

Our engineers move your existing kubernetes cluster hosting over for free. Pure upstream Kubernetes with portable manifests means you keep your YAML and your exit options.

Pricing

Simple plans,
serious power.

No egress traps or surprise renewals. Every plan includes free TLS, DNS, daily backups and migration help.

Starter
$29/mo

A production-ready single cluster for side projects, staging, and small teams getting onto managed k8s.

  • Control plane · Single-node, free
  • Worker nodes · 2 x 2 vCPU / 4 GB NVMe
  • Uptime SLA · 99.9%
  • Load balancer · 1 included
  • Autoscaling & auto-upgrades
  • kubectl + Helm access
  • Free migration
  • Community + ticket support
Get Starter
Most popularBusiness
$89/mo

HA control plane and room to scale for teams running real production traffic on Kubernetes.

  • Control plane · HA multi-master, free
  • Worker nodes · 3 x 4 vCPU / 8 GB NVMe
  • Uptime SLA · 99.95%
  • Load balancers · 3 + free egress tier
  • Cluster + pod autoscaling
  • Private networking & VPC
  • Automated backups
  • Free migration
  • 24/7 human support
Get Business
Scale
$199/mo

High-throughput clusters with priority support and dedicated capacity for demanding platforms.

  • Control plane · HA multi-master, free
  • Worker nodes · 5 x 8 vCPU / 16 GB NVMe
  • Uptime SLA · 99.95%
  • Storage · Block + object included
  • Dedicated bare-metal node pools
  • Priority 24/7 engineering support
  • Advanced observability & alerting
  • Free migration & architecture review
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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

What is managed Kubernetes?

Managed Kubernetes is a service where we run the Kubernetes control plane and handle cluster operations — upgrades, patching, scaling, and high availability — so your team only manages workloads. You get standard kubectl and Helm access without operating the underlying infrastructure yourself.

How much does managed Kubernetes cost?

Our managed Kubernetes plans start at $29/mo and scale to $199/mo, with the HA control plane included free on every plan. You pay for worker nodes and resources — not a separate per-cluster control plane fee, which most clouds charge at around $73/mo.

Is the control plane really free?

Yes. Unlike providers that bill roughly $0.10/hr (about $73/mo) per cluster, our managed control plane is free on all plans — including the high-availability multi-master configuration with a 99.95% uptime SLA. You only pay for worker nodes.

Do you handle Kubernetes upgrades and security patches?

We do. Kubernetes version upgrades, OS and CVE patching, and node lifecycle are all handled for you on a managed k8s plan. You can pin or schedule upgrade windows, and we test releases before rolling them to your cluster.

Can you migrate my existing Kubernetes cluster?

Yes — migration is free. Because we run upstream, CNCF-conformant Kubernetes, your existing manifests, Helm charts, and YAML are portable. Our engineers help move your kubernetes cluster hosting over with minimal downtime.

Which regions can I deploy clusters in?

You can run managed Kubernetes clusters in Stockholm, Frankfurt, or Ashburn. Choose Stockholm or Frankfurt for low EU latency and data residency, or Ashburn for North American traffic.

Get started

Launch on managed kubernetes today.

Free migration, no setup fees, and a real engineer on hand. Be live in minutes.