Scaleway vs STACKIT: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 82% cheaper than STACKIT for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €107/mo)
The 3-node cost gap is 82% (€88/mo) in Scaleway's favour. Scaleway provides a free control plane; STACKIT charges €74.63/mo for the managed control plane. STACKIT delivers ~3× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose STACKIT for STACKIT's specific capabilities.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, STACKIT.
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 Scaleway |  STACKIT | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €74.63/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €11.91/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€107.44/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€143.17/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.006/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, 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, STACKIT as of Sept 2026.
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