Civo vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Civo is 72% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€57 vs €204/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 72% (€147/mo) in Civo's favour. Civo provides a free control plane; ScaleUp Technologies charges €73/mo for the managed control plane. Block storage costs ~1.3× less on Civo. Choose Civo for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose ScaleUp Technologies for ScaleUp Technologies's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Civo: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €18.97/mo
- ScaleUp Technologies: m2.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €43.80/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Civo |  ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €18.97/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€56.91/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€113.82/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, SOC2 | 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: Civo as of May 2026, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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