Exoscale vs enum: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 65% cheaper than enum for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €264/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 65% (€173/mo) in Exoscale's favour. enum provides a free control plane; Exoscale charges €40.15/mo for the managed control plane. For outbound traffic, Exoscale is more cost-effective: €0.020/GB vs €0.025/GB (1.3× cheaper). Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose enum for enum's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- enum: gp-2 (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €88.04/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 |  enum | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €40.15/mo | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €88.04/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€264.12/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€528.24/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.025/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, enum as of Nov 2026.
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