Exoscale vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 9% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €100/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 9% (€9/mo) in Exoscale's favour. Egress is cheaper with Nebius: unlimited egress vs paid. Nebius charges ~2.1× less for block storage per GB. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Nebius for lower egress costs at scale.
 Exoscale |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.013/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, SOC2 |
| 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, Nebius as of May 2026.
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