Aruba Cloud vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 60% cheaper than NETWAYS Web Services for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €94/mo)
At the cluster level, Aruba Cloud runs 60% cheaper, roughly €56/mo less than its competitor. Aruba Cloud delivers ~7× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. NETWAYS Web Services 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 NETWAYS Web Services for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Aruba Cloud |  NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Italy | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€37.74/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€56.61/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | 2 TB free | €0.010/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.030/GB | €0.118/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001 | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Jun 2026.
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