Scaleway vs plusserver: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 91% cheaper than plusserver for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €217/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 91% (€197/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.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- plusserver: 2C-4G (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €50.37/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  plusserver | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €65.7/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €50.37/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€216.81/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/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 Sept 2026, plusserver as of Jun 2026.
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