Scaleway vs Nebius: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 80% cheaper than Nebius for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €100/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 80% cheaper, roughly €80/mo less than its competitor. Block storage costs ~1.6× less on Nebius. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Nebius for Nebius's specific capabilities.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- Nebius: Intel Ice Lake 2C-8G (2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM) for €33.29/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  Nebius | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Netherlands |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.29/mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€99.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€199.74/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.013/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 Sept 2026, Nebius as of May 2026.
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