Exoscale vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 15% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €107/mo)
Exoscale costs 15% less — a saving of ~€16/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~8×, with STACKIT ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. For outbound traffic, STACKIT is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, STACKIT.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- STACKIT: C2I.2 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €31.17/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Exoscale |  STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5, 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, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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