Scaleway vs Leafcloud: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 95% cheaper than Leafcloud for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€10 vs €177/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 95% cheaper, roughly €167/mo less than its competitor. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Leafcloud charges €84.5/mo for the control plane, which Scaleway provides at no cost. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Leafcloud for lower egress costs at scale.
 Scaleway |  Leafcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €84.5/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.21/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €30.68/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€9.63/mo | ~€176.54/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€19.26/mo | ~€268.58/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 0.1 TB free |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.024/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, 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: Scaleway as of Aug 2026, Leafcloud as of May 2026.
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