Exoscale vs Azure (AKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 21% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€72 vs €91/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 21% (€19/mo) in Azure (AKS)'s favour. At 6 nodes, Exoscale actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. On storage throughput, Azure (AKS) leads by ~80×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Egress is cheaper with Exoscale: €0.020/GB vs €0.080/GB (4.0× cheaper). Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Exoscale |  Azure (AKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€71.85/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€143.70/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.080/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.018/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Azure (AKS) as of May 2026.
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