Exoscale vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 53% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €192/mo)
At the cluster level, Exoscale runs 53% cheaper, roughly €101/mo less than its competitor. For outbound traffic, Hikube is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Exoscale provides a free control plane; Hikube charges €34.98/mo for the managed control plane. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Hikube: s1.medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €52.48/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 | Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, 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: Exoscale as of May 2026, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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