OVHcloud vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
OVHcloud is 55% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€45 vs €100/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 55% (€55/mo) in OVHcloud's favour. On storage throughput, AWS (EKS) leads by ~85×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Egress is cheaper with OVHcloud: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose OVHcloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: OVHcloud, AWS (EKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- OVHcloud: D2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €15.04/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.
We tested it
- OVHcloud Kubernetes Review: Europe's Quiet Powerhouse — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
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 OVHcloud |  AWS (EKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€100.39/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€137.08/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.079/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: OVHcloud as of Aug 2026, AWS (EKS) as of Sept 2026.
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