Scaleway vs Exoscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 78% cheaper than Exoscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €91/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 78% (€72/mo) in Scaleway's favour. On storage throughput, Scaleway leads by ~3×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Exoscale for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, Exoscale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/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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 Scaleway |  Exoscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€91.24/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€142.33/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | €0.020/GB |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.020/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | 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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, Exoscale as of May 2026.
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