AWS (EKS) vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
AWS (EKS) is 51% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€100 vs €204/mo)
At the cluster level, AWS (EKS) runs 51% cheaper, roughly €104/mo less than its competitor. Egress is cheaper with ScaleUp Technologies: unlimited egress vs paid. Data sovereignty matters here: ScaleUp Technologies is EU-based and not a CLOUD Act subject as a US-owned entity; AWS (EKS) operates under US law. Choose AWS (EKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose ScaleUp Technologies 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
- ScaleUp Technologies: m2.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €43.80/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 AWS (EKS) |  ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €73/mo | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€100.39/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€137.08/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | €0.079/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | None listed |
| 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, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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