AWS (EKS) vs Infomaniak: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Infomaniak is 84% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €100/mo)
Infomaniak costs 84% less — a saving of ~€85/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, AWS (EKS) leads by ~256×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Infomaniak provides a free control plane; AWS (EKS) charges €73/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Infomaniak for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: AWS (EKS), Infomaniak.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- AWS (EKS): t4g.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.46/mo
- Infomaniak: a2-ram4-disk0 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €5.29/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€85/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 AWS (EKS) |  Infomaniak | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €5.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€100.39/mo | ~€15.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€137.08/mo | ~€31.74/mo |
| Egress | €0.079/GB | 10 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.009/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, ISO14001 |
| 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, Infomaniak as of May 2026.
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