Scaleway vs AWS (EKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 80% cheaper than AWS (EKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 80% cheaper, roughly €81/mo less than its competitor. AWS (EKS) delivers ~17× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose AWS (EKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, AWS (EKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/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.
Moving off AWS (EKS) could save ~€81/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Scaleway |  AWS (EKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.23/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€100.39/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€137.08/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.079/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, AWS (EKS) as of Sept 2026.
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