Azure (AKS) vs Thalassa Cloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Thalassa Cloud is 10% cheaper than Azure (AKS) for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €72/mo)
Thalassa Cloud costs 10% less — a saving of ~€7/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Azure (AKS) provides a free control plane; Thalassa Cloud charges €19.5/mo for the managed control plane. Thalassa Cloud is EU-headquartered and not subject to the CLOUD Act as a US-owned entity; Azure (AKS) is US-owned and falls under US jurisdiction. Choose Thalassa Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Azure (AKS) for Azure (AKS)'s specific capabilities.
Moving off Azure (AKS) could save ~€7/mo on a 3-node cluster.
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 Azure (AKS) |  Thalassa Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United States | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €19.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €23.95/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €15.11/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€71.85/mo | ~€64.83/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€143.70/mo | ~€110.16/mo |
| Egress | €0.080/GB | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.018/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS | None listed |
| 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, Thalassa Cloud as of May 2026.
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