Scaleway vs Verda: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Scaleway is 90% cheaper than Verda for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€20 vs €188/mo)
At the cluster level, Scaleway runs 90% cheaper, roughly €169/mo less than its competitor. Verda delivers ~7× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. Scaleway wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Scaleway for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose Verda for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: Scaleway, Verda.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- Scaleway: DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €14.74/mo
- Verda: CPU-TURIN.4V.16G (4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM) for €31.36/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
 Scaleway |  Verda | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | France | Finland |
| Managed Kubernetes | Yes | No (DIY) |
| Control Plane Cost | Free | Self-managed |
| Cheapest Node | €6.55/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €31.36/mo 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€19.65/mo | ~€188.16/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€39.30/mo | ~€282.24/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | Contact |
| S3 Storage | €0.010/GB | €0.070/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001, HDS | ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, ISO27701, 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, Verda as of Nov 2026.
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