Managed Kubernetes on EU Infrastructure
Deploy containerized applications in EU. Auto-scaling. Multi-zone. GDPR compliant.
What You Get
Fully managed Kubernetes clusters. We run the control plane. You focus on applications.
Key Differentiator: No cluster management overhead. Auto-scaling. Multi-zone redundancy. Compliance baked in.
Specifications
Cluster Features
- Fully managed Kubernetes v1.28+
- Automatic patching & upgrades
- Multi-zone availability (2-3 zones)
- Auto-scaling node pools
- 99.95% control plane SLA
Networking
- Private cluster networking
- DDoS protection built-in
- Load balancing included
- Custom VPC/VPN options
Storage
- Persistent volume support
- Snapshot/backup automation
- NFS and block storage
- S3 integration
Compliance
- GDPR compliant
- Network policies enforced
- RBAC + ABAC support
- Audit logging
Use Cases
Production Microservices
Deploy containerized apps. Auto-scale based on demand. Zero downtime updates.
Data Processing Pipelines
Spark, Kafka, data workflows. Horizontal scaling. Managed persistence.
CI/CD Infrastructure
GitLab/GitHub runners. Container registries. Automated deployments.
Development/Testing
Ephemeral clusters. Auto-cleanup. Cost-effective development environment.
Getting Started
Create Cluster
bifrost k8s create-cluster \
--name my-app \
--zones 2 \
--nodes 3Connect
bifrost k8s get-credentials my-app
kubectl get nodesDeploy App
kubectl apply -f deployment.yaml
kubectl get podsCode Example
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: my-app
spec:
replicas: 3
selector:
matchLabels:
app: my-app
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: my-app
spec:
containers:
- name: my-app
image: my-registry/my-app:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 8080
resources:
requests:
cpu: "1"
memory: "2Gi"Pricing
Base Price
per cluster per month (control plane)
Node Costs
Example 3-Node Cluster
What's Included
- Kubernetes management
- Updates & patches
- 2-zone redundancy
- Load balancing
- Persistent storage (25GB)
- Monitoring
Optional Add-ons
- Additional storage: €6/TB/month
- Additional nodes: Hourly rate
- Premium support: Contact sales
Comparison
| Feature | Bifrost | AWS EKS | Azure AKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control plane | €200/mo | ~€67/mo | ~€67/mo |
| Compute nodes | €0.15/hr | €0.12/hr | €0.12/hr |
| EU Data | — | Partial | |
| Auto-scaling | |||
| GDPR Ready | — | Partial | |
| Setup Time | <5 min | <10 min | <10 min |
FAQ
Do you manage security patches?
Yes. Automatic security updates. Zero-downtime patches on your schedule.
What Kubernetes version?
Latest stable (currently 1.28+). Auto-upgrades available with 30-day notice.
Can I use persistent storage?
Yes. Persistent volumes, snapshots, backups all included.
Is GDPR compliant?
Yes. All data EU-resident. DPA available upon request.
How does billing work?
Control plane €200/month. Nodes by the hour. Pay only for what you use.
Can I run stateful applications?
Yes. StatefulSets, persistent volumes, headless services all supported.