Azure (AKS) vs metalstack.cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 96% cheaper than metalstack.cloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€72 vs €1836/mo)
At the cluster level, Azure (AKS) runs 96% cheaper, roughly €1764/mo less than its competitor. metalstack.cloud wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Azure (AKS) provides a free control plane; metalstack.cloud charges €216/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose metalstack.cloud for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Azure (AKS): B2pls_v2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.07/mo
- metalstack.cloud: n1-medium-x86 (16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 894 GB disk) for €540.00/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Azure (AKS) |  metalstack.cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €216/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €24.07/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €540.00/mo 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€72.21/mo | ~€1836.00/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€144.42/mo | ~€3456.00/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.976/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 Sept 2026, metalstack.cloud as of Jun 2026.
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