Euronodes vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 73% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €100/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 73% (€73/mo) in Euronodes's favour. AWS (EKS) delivers ~2× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. For regulated workloads, Euronodes is EU-headquartered (not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity); AWS (EKS) is US-owned and subject to US data access laws. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Euronodes, AWS (EKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- AWS (EKS): t4g.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.46/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€73/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Euronodes |  AWS (EKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€100.39/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€137.08/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.079/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, AWS (EKS) as of Sept 2026.
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