Aruba Cloud vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
C1V Hosting is 4% cheaper than Aruba Cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €38/mo)
At the cluster level, C1V Hosting runs 4% cheaper, roughly €1/mo less than its competitor. C1V Hosting wins on network egress — 20 TB free egress. Choose C1V Hosting for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Aruba Cloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Aruba Cloud | C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Italy | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€37.74/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€56.61/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.030/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001 | None listed |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: Aruba Cloud as of May 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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