Exoscale vs Cyso: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Cyso is 10% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€82 vs €91/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 10% (€9/mo) in Cyso's favour. Cyso delivers ~5× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Exoscale provides a free control plane; Cyso charges €29.99/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Cyso for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, Cyso.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Cyso: Standard Small (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €17.50/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 |  Cyso | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €29.99/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €17.50/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€82.49/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€134.99/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | 4 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.055/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, Cyso as of May 2026.
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