Exoscale vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 59% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €91/mo)
Aruba Cloud costs 59% less — a saving of ~€54/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~14×, with Aruba Cloud ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Exoscale handles control plane operations; with Aruba Cloud you self-host the control plane, trading simplicity for flexibility. Choose Aruba Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Exoscale |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€37.74/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€56.61/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.030/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, ISO9001 |
| 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Aruba Cloud as of May 2026.
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