OVHcloud vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Aruba Cloud is 16% cheaper than OVHcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€38 vs €45/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 16% (€7/mo) in Aruba Cloud's favour. On storage throughput, Aruba Cloud leads by ~24×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Egress is cheaper with OVHcloud: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Aruba Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose OVHcloud for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: OVHcloud, Aruba Cloud.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- OVHcloud: D2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €15.04/mo
- Aruba Cloud: VPS O2A4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB disk) for €6.29/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- OVHcloud Kubernetes Review: Europe's Quiet Powerhouse — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
 OVHcloud |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€37.74/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€56.61/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | €0.030/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: OVHcloud as of Aug 2026, Aruba Cloud as of May 2026.
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