Scaleway vs Hikube: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 90% cheaper than Hikube for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €192/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 90% (€173/mo) in Scaleway's favour. Hikube charges €34.98/mo for the control plane, which Scaleway provides at no cost. Scaleway charges ~2.5× less for block storage per GB. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Hikube for Hikube's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  Hikube | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €34.98/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €52.48/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€192.42/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€349.86/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.022/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, Swiss Hosting, FINMA |
| 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, Hikube as of Aug 2026.
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