Exoscale vs Verda: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Exoscale is 52% cheaper than Verda for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€91 vs €188/mo)
At the cluster level, Exoscale runs 52% cheaper, roughly €97/mo less than its competitor. Storage IOPS differ by ~20×, with Verda ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Control plane management differs: Exoscale is fully managed; Verda is self-operated. Choose Exoscale for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Verda for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Exoscale, Verda.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Exoscale: Medium (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk) for €34.06/mo
- Verda: CPU-TURIN.4V.16G (4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM) for €31.36/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 |  Verda | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Switzerland | Finland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | €40.15/mo | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €17.03/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €31.36/mo 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€91.24/mo | ~€188.16/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€142.33/mo | ~€282.24/mo |
| Egress | €0.020/GB | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.020/GB | €0.070/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, FINMA | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO27701, 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, Verda as of Nov 2026.
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