OVHcloud vs SysEleven: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
OVHcloud is 84% cheaper than SysEleven for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€45 vs €274/mo)
OVHcloud costs 84% less — a saving of ~€229/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. On storage throughput, SysEleven leads by ~15×, a meaningful gap for stateful Kubernetes workloads. On block storage, OVHcloud is the cheaper option at roughly 1/4.8 the price per GB. Choose OVHcloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose SysEleven for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: OVHcloud, SysEleven.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- OVHcloud: D2-4 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €15.04/mo
- SysEleven: SCS-2V-4-50n (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €67.16/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- OVHcloud Kubernetes Review: Europe's Quiet Powerhouse — hands-on review with benchmarks, Mar 2026
 OVHcloud |  SysEleven | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €15.04/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €67.16/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€45.12/mo | ~€274.48/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€90.24/mo | ~€475.96/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.008/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5 |
| 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: OVHcloud as of Aug 2026, SysEleven as of Nov 2026.
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