Exoscale vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 9% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €100/mo)
Exoscale costs 9% less — a saving of ~€9/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. At 6 nodes, AWS (EKS) actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Storage IOPS differ by ~51×, with AWS (EKS) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Exoscale provides a free control plane; AWS (EKS) charges €73/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, AWS (EKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/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.
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 Exoscale |  AWS (EKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€100.39/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€137.08/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.079/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, AWS (EKS) as of Sept 2026.
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