Exoscale vs Cleura: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 61% cheaper than Cleura for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €233/mo)
Exoscale costs 61% less — a saving of ~€141/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Exoscale wins on network egress — €0.020/GB vs €0.029/GB (1.4× cheaper). Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Cleura for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Cleura: Public 4vCPU 8GB (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM) for €77.52/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- Exoscale SKS Review: Fast, Flexible, and Waiting for VPC — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
 Exoscale |  Cleura | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €77.52/mo 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€232.56/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€465.12/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.029/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001 |
| 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Cleura as of May 2026.
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