Scaleway vs Azure (AKS): Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 73% cheaper than Azure (AKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €72/mo)
Scaleway costs 73% less — a saving of ~€53/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~27×, with Azure (AKS) ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Egress is cheaper with Scaleway: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Azure (AKS) for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, Azure (AKS).
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/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.
Moving off Azure (AKS) could save ~€53/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Scaleway |  Azure (AKS) | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | United States |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €24.07/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€72.21/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€144.42/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.080/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, Azure (AKS) as of Sept 2026.
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