Azure (AKS) vs Civo: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Civo is 9% cheaper than Azure (AKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €72/mo)
Civo costs 9% less — a saving of ~€7/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~476×, with Azure (AKS) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Civo wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Civo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Azure (AKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
Moving off Azure (AKS) could save ~€7/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Azure (AKS) |  Civo | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €21.73/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€71.85/mo | ~€65.19/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.70/mo | ~€130.38/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.011/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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, Civo as of May 2026.
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