Azure (AKS) vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Azure (AKS) is 66% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€74 vs €217/mo)
At the cluster level, Azure (AKS) runs 66% cheaper, roughly €143/mo less than its competitor. plusserver wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Control plane costs differ: Azure (AKS) includes it free; plusserver adds €65.7/mo. Choose Azure (AKS) for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for lower egress costs at scale.
 Azure (AKS) |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €24.60/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€73.80/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€147.60/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | ISO27001, C5, SOC2 |
| 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, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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