Scaleway vs Safespring: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 81% cheaper than Safespring for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €101/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 81% cheaper, roughly €82/mo less than its competitor. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Scaleway charges ~1.3× less for block storage per GB. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Safespring for lower egress costs at scale.
 Scaleway |  Safespring | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Sweden |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €6.34/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €33.82/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.02/mo | ~€101.46/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€38.04/mo | ~€202.92/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.044/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001 |
| 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 May 2026, Safespring as of May 2026.
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