Scaleway vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 91% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€19 vs €204/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 91% (€185/mo) in Scaleway's favour. ScaleUp Technologies charges €73/mo for the control plane, which Scaleway provides at no cost. Block storage costs ~1.5× less on Scaleway. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose ScaleUp Technologies for ScaleUp Technologies's specific capabilities.
 Scaleway |  ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.34/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.02/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€38.04/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | None listed |
| 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, ScaleUp Technologies as of Mar 2026.
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