AWS (EKS) vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Cyso is 18% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€82 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, Cyso runs 18% cheaper, roughly €18/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~10×, with AWS (EKS) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Cyso 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 Cyso for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: AWS (EKS), Cyso.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- AWS (EKS): t4g.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.46/mo
- Cyso: Standard Small (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €17.50/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€18/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 AWS (EKS) |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€100.39/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€137.08/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | €0.079/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.055/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | Yes (US-owned) | 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: AWS (EKS) as of Sept 2026, Cyso as of May 2026.
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