Azure (AKS) vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 62% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€74 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 62% (€119/mo) in Azure (AKS)'s favour. Egress is cheaper with Hikube: unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: Azure (AKS) includes it free; Hikube adds €34.98/mo. Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for lower egress costs at scale.
 Azure (AKS) |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €24.60/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€73.80/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€147.60/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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 Aug 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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