Azure (AKS) vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 23% cheaper than NETWAYS Web Services for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€72 vs €94/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 23% (€22/mo) in Azure (AKS)'s favour. At 6 nodes, NETWAYS Web Services actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Azure (AKS) delivers ~40× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Egress is cheaper with NETWAYS Web Services: €0.010/GB vs €0.080/GB (8.0× cheaper). Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose NETWAYS Web Services for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
 Azure (AKS) |  NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€71.85/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.70/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | €0.010/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.118/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Jun 2026.
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