Azure (AKS) vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 13% cheaper than Cyso for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€72 vs €82/mo)
Azure (AKS) costs 13% less — a saving of ~€11/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. At 6 nodes, Cyso actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. On storage throughput, Azure (AKS) leads by ~16×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Control plane costs differ: Azure (AKS) includes it free; Cyso adds €29.99/mo. Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cyso for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Azure (AKS) |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€71.85/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.70/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.055/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001 |
| 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, Cyso as of May 2026.
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