Thalassa Cloud vs ScaleUp Technologies: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Thalassa Cloud is 68% cheaper than ScaleUp Technologies for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€65 vs €204/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 68% (€140/mo) in Thalassa Cloud's favour. ScaleUp Technologies wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Thalassa Cloud charges €73/mo for the control plane, which ScaleUp Technologies provides at no cost. Choose Thalassa Cloud for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose ScaleUp Technologies for lower egress costs at scale.
 Thalassa Cloud |  ScaleUp Technologies | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Netherlands | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | €19.5/mo | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €15.11/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM | €43.80/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€64.83/mo | ~€204.40/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€110.16/mo | ~€335.80/mo |
| Egress | Contact | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.050/GB | €0.120/GB |
| Certifications | None listed | 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: Thalassa Cloud as of May 2026, ScaleUp Technologies as of Jun 2026.
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