Kubernetes by the namespace —
no cluster to run
Get a real Kubernetes namespace with full kubectl, Helm and CI/CD access — no control plane to run, patch or pay for. We operate the cluster; you ship. Start free, no credit card.
Why not just use AWS?
You don't need a cluster. You need a namespace.
AWS EKS charges $73/month just for the control plane — before a single container runs.
Sources
AWS EKS: aws.amazon.com/eks/pricing, as of March 2026. The $73/month figure reflects EKS Standard support. Self-hosted estimates based on a 3-node dedicated-server setup. Setup times are based on experience.
Namespace Pricing
Transparent base price + metered resource allocation.
To try it out — free forever
Free namespace
Perpetually free Kubernetes namespace. No credit card. Full K8s API.
- 200m vCPU
- 512 MiB RAM
- 5 pods
- 1 GiB NFS storage
- 10 GiB egress per month
- Subdomains under *.itsh-apps.dev (no custom domains)
Upgrade to a paid tier anytime.
For variable workloads
Namespace PAYG
Billed by CPU & RAM usage while your pods run
- No minimum usage
- Budget alerts & spending notifications
Add-ons Coming soon
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Managed Kubernetes without the ops work
Highly Available Control Plane
Redundant control plane with automatic failover for maximum availability.
Security & Backups
Network isolation, strict quotas and daily backups.
Transparent Pricing
Base plan + metered resource allocation. No surprises.
We manage it for you
Upgrades, patches and 24/7 monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a namespace and a cluster?
A namespace is an isolated area within a shared cluster. You get your own CPU, RAM and storage quotas, network policies and RBAC — without managing your own cluster. Ideal for small to medium teams.
How much does managed Kubernetes cost compared to AWS?
AWS EKS charges $73/month just for the control plane — plus compute costs. With ITSH, you can start on the free tier (no credit card) for evaluation, then move to a PAYG namespace from €3/month base fee plus usage-based CPU and RAM billing. That undercuts the AWS EKS control plane, with zero upfront commitment.
Do I need a DevOps team for Kubernetes?
No. We handle updates, security patches, monitoring and backups. You deploy your apps via kubectl, Helm or CI/CD — we take care of the rest.
How do I migrate my app to Kubernetes?
Containerise your app with a Dockerfile, write a Kubernetes manifest or Helm chart, and deploy it to your namespace. Our support team is happy to help you get started.
Where are the servers located?
Our Kubernetes clusters run in German data centres. GDPR-compliant, NIS2-ready.
Can I switch from AWS/GCP to ITSH?
Yes. Kubernetes workloads are portable. Export your manifests, adjust your container registry and ingress configuration, and deploy them to your ITSH namespace. We support standard Kubernetes — no vendor lock-in.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Every account can claim one perpetual free Kubernetes namespace — 200 mCPU, 512 MiB RAM, 1 GiB NFS storage and 10 GiB outbound traffic per month. No credit card required. Available in the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland. Upgrade to a paid tier in one click when you outgrow it; your workloads stay live during the upgrade.