OVHcloud vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
OVHcloud is 55% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€45 vs €99/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 55% (€54/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.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€54/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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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 | €12.12/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€99.47/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€135.83/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.078/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 Aug 2026.
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