Atlantic.Cloud vs Exoscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Atlantic.Cloud is 61% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €91/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 61% (€55/mo) in Atlantic.Cloud's favour. For outbound traffic, Atlantic.Cloud is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Exoscale offers a managed control plane; Atlantic.Cloud requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Atlantic.Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Atlantic.Cloud: 2 vCPU / 4GB RAM / 60GB SSD (vps) (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB disk) for €6.00/mo
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Atlantic.Cloud |  Exoscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | PT | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.00/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€36.00/mo | ~€91.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€54.00/mo | ~€142.33/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.020/GB |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | CDCTP | ISO27001, FINMA |
| 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: Atlantic.Cloud as of Jul 2026, Exoscale as of May 2026.
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