Scaleway vs C1V Hosting: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 46% cheaper than C1V Hosting for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €36/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 46% cheaper, roughly €17/mo less than its competitor. For outbound traffic, Scaleway is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Scaleway offers a managed control plane; C1V Hosting requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose C1V Hosting for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- C1V Hosting: NAPLES (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB disk) for €6.82/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  C1V Hosting | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Italy |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €6.05/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€36.30/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€54.45/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | Not available |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | None listed |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | 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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, C1V Hosting as of May 2026.
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