Azure (AKS) vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
C1V Hosting is 49% cheaper than Azure (AKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€36 vs €72/mo)
At the cluster level, C1V Hosting runs 49% cheaper, roughly €36/mo less than its competitor. For regulated workloads, C1V Hosting is EU-headquartered (not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity); Azure (AKS) is US-owned and subject to US data access laws. Azure (AKS) offers a managed control plane; C1V Hosting requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose C1V Hosting for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Azure (AKS) for full AWS ecosystem and global reach.
Moving off Azure (AKS) could save ~€36/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Azure (AKS) |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€71.85/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.70/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | Not available |
| 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: Azure (AKS) as of May 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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