Scaleway vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 96% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€10 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 96% (€207/mo) in Scaleway's favour. plusserver charges €65.7/mo for the control plane, which Scaleway provides at no cost. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose plusserver for plusserver's specific capabilities.
 Scaleway |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €3.21/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€9.63/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€19.26/mo | ~€367.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.025/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, C5, 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, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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