AWS (EKS) vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
 AWS (EKS) |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €12.89/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €1.99/mo 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€105.83/mo | ~€11.94/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€144.50/mo | ~€17.91/mo |
| Egress | €0.083/GB | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.021/GB | €0.030/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO9001 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
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