Exoscale vs NETWAYS Web Services: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 2% cheaper than NETWAYS Web Services for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €94/mo)
At the cluster level, Exoscale runs 2% cheaper, roughly €2/mo less than its competitor. At 6 nodes, NETWAYS Web Services actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. Exoscale provides a free control plane; NETWAYS Web Services charges €50.4/mo for the managed control plane. Storage IOPS differ by ~2×, with NETWAYS Web Services ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose NETWAYS Web Services for NETWAYS Web Services's specific capabilities.
 Exoscale |  NETWAYS Web Services | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €50.4/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €14.38/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€93.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€136.68/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | €0.060/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, PCI-DSS |
| 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, NETWAYS Web Services as of Feb 2026.
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