Scaleway vs Aruba Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 74% cheaper than Aruba Cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€10 vs €38/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 74% cheaper, roughly €28/mo less than its competitor. Aruba Cloud delivers ~5× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Aruba Cloud for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Scaleway |  Aruba Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €3.21/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €6.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€9.63/mo | ~€37.74/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€19.26/mo | ~€56.61/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 2 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/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: Scaleway as of Aug 2026, Aruba Cloud as of May 2026.
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