Scaleway vs gridscale: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 86% cheaper than gridscale for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €138/mo)
Scaleway costs 86% less — a saving of ~€119/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. For outbound traffic, Scaleway is more cost-effective: unlimited egress vs paid. Block storage costs ~2.5× less on Scaleway. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose gridscale for lower egress costs at scale.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  gridscale | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €46.14/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€138.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€276.84/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 20 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.060/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001 |
| 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, gridscale as of Jun 2026.
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