Exoscale vs SysEleven: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 67% cheaper than SysEleven for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €274/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 67% (€183/mo) in Exoscale's favour. SysEleven delivers ~9× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. On block storage, Exoscale is the cheaper option at roughly 1/2.2 the price per GB. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose SysEleven for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, SysEleven.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- SysEleven: SCS-2V-4-50n (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €67.16/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 |  SysEleven | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €40.15/mo | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €67.16/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€274.48/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€475.96/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5 |
| 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, SysEleven as of Nov 2026.
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