OVHcloud vs Azure (AKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
OVHcloud is 38% cheaper than Azure (AKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€45 vs €72/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 38% (€27/mo) in OVHcloud's favour. On storage throughput, Azure (AKS) leads by ~133×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Egress is cheaper with OVHcloud: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose OVHcloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Azure (AKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: OVHcloud, Azure (AKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- OVHcloud: D2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €15.04/mo
- Azure (AKS): B2pls_v2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €24.07/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- OVHcloud Kubernetes Review: Europe's Quiet Powerhouse — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
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 OVHcloud |  Azure (AKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €24.07/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€72.21/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€144.42/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.080/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | €0.018/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: OVHcloud as of Aug 2026, Azure (AKS) as of Sept 2026.
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