Aruba Cloud vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 62% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €100/mo)
Aruba Cloud costs 62% less — a saving of ~€62/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. For outbound traffic, Nebius is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Nebius 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 Nebius for lower egress costs at scale.
 Aruba Cloud |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Italy | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€37.74/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€56.61/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.030/GB | €0.013/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001 | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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, Nebius as of May 2026.
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