Exoscale vs Elastx: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 84% cheaper than Elastx for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €574/mo)
Exoscale costs 84% less — a saving of ~€483/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~26×, with Elastx ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Exoscale charges €446.35/mo for the control plane, which Elastx provides at no cost. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Elastx for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, Elastx.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Elastx: v2-c2-m4-d60 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB disk) for €57.75/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 |  Elastx | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €40.15/mo | €446.35/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €42.60/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€574.15/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€701.95/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.045/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO14001 |
| 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, Elastx as of Nov 2026.
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