Atlantic.Cloud vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 64% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €99/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 64% (€63/mo) in Atlantic.Cloud's favour. Egress is cheaper with Atlantic.Cloud: unlimited egress vs paid. Atlantic.Cloud is EU-headquartered and not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity; AWS (EKS) is US-owned and falls under US jurisdiction. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for lower egress costs at scale.
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 Atlantic.Cloud |  AWS (EKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.06/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€99.02/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€135.20/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.077/GB |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | Yes (US-owned) |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: Atlantic.Cloud as of Jul 2026, AWS (EKS) as of May 2026.
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