AWS (EKS) vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
AWS (EKS) is 48% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€100 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 48% (€92/mo) in AWS (EKS)'s favour. Hikube wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Hikube 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 AWS (EKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- AWS (EKS): t4g.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.46/mo
- Hikube: s1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €52.48/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 AWS (EKS) |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€100.39/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€137.08/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | €0.079/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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