Scaleway vs SysEleven: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 93% cheaper than SysEleven for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €274/mo)
Scaleway costs 93% less — a saving of ~€255/mo on a standard 3-node cluster. Storage IOPS differ by ~3×, with SysEleven ahead — relevant if your workload relies on persistent volumes. Egress is cheaper with Scaleway: unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose SysEleven for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, SysEleven.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- SysEleven: SCS-2V-4-50n (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 50 GB disk) for €67.16/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  SysEleven | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Germany |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | €73/mo |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €67.16/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€274.48/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€475.96/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.050/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, C5 |
| 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, SysEleven as of Nov 2026.
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