Euronodes vs Exoscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Euronodes is 70% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€27 vs €91/mo)
Euronodes costs 70% less — a saving of ~€64/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~21×, with Euronodes ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Exoscale offers a managed control plane; Euronodes requires self-managing the control plane, adding operational overhead but giving full configuration control. Choose Euronodes for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Euronodes, Exoscale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Euronodes: 2 vCore / 4GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 100 GB disk) for €4.54/mo
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Euronodes |  Exoscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | CY | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €4.54/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€27.24/mo | ~€91.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€40.86/mo | ~€142.33/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.020/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.004/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 | ISO27001, FINMA |
| 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: Euronodes as of Sept 2026, Exoscale as of May 2026.
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