Scaleway vs Gcore: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 47% cheaper than Gcore for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €37/mo)
Scaleway costs 47% less — a saving of ~€17/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~2×, with Scaleway ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Scaleway charges ~1.3× less for block storage per GB. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Gcore for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, Gcore.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- Gcore: g0-standard-2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €12.32/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
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 Scaleway |  Gcore | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Luxembourg |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €12.32/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€36.96/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€73.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.040/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, SOC2, 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: Scaleway as of Sept 2026, Gcore as of May 2026.
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