Scaleway vs Elastx: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 97% cheaper than Elastx for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €574/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 97% cheaper, roughly €555/mo less than its competitor. Elastx delivers ~9× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Elastx for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, Elastx.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/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.
 Scaleway |  Elastx | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €446.35/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €42.60/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€574.15/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€701.95/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.045/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, Elastx as of Nov 2026.
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