OVHcloud MKS pricing
OVHcloud · managed Kubernetes · snapshot captured June 2026
OVHcloud MKS has a free control plane. Managed Kubernetes Service control plane is free. You pay only for worker nodes and resources. You then pay for worker nodes (Public-cloud instance worker nodes (e.g. b2-7, 2 vCPU / 7 GB) — managed clusters start from roughly €18/month all-in.) plus load balancers and egress. Its representative cheapest node is about $20/month, and it runs in european data sovereignty plus north america/apac regions. This is one of the providers with a free control plane.
Source: OVHcloud pricing. Data as of June 2026.
OVHcloud MKS pricing at a glance
| Cost factor | OVHcloud MKS |
|---|---|
| Control-plane fee | Managed Kubernetes Service control plane is free. You pay only for worker nodes and resources. |
| Est. control-plane cost / month | Free |
| Worker node example | Public-cloud instance worker nodes (e.g. b2-7, 2 vCPU / 7 GB) — managed clusters start from roughly €18/month all-in. |
| Load balancer | OVHcloud Load Balancer from ~$0.016/hour (~$11.52/month). |
| Egress | Unlimited free egress on public-cloud instances in most regions. |
| Free tier | Free control plane. Pay only for instance worker nodes and resources. |
| Regions | European data sovereignty plus North America/APAC regions. |
| SLA | Managed control-plane availability commitment per OVHcloud SLA. |
Source: OVHcloud pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Source: OVHcloud pricing. Snapshot captured June 2026 — Kubernetes pricing changes frequently; verify before purchasing.
What drives the cost on OVHcloud MKS
A managed-Kubernetes bill has three main parts: the control plane (free here), the worker nodes (where most of your spend goes), and networking (load balancers and egress). For OVHcloud MKS: Public-cloud instance worker nodes (e.g. b2-7, 2 vCPU / 7 GB) — managed clusters start from roughly €18/month all-in. Load balancers: OVHcloud Load Balancer from ~$0.016/hour (~$11.52/month). Egress: Unlimited free egress on public-cloud instances in most regions.
Cost pros & cons
Where OVHcloud MKS saves money
- Free control plane
- Unlimited free egress on instances
- European data sovereignty
Watch-outs
- Smaller managed-services catalogue
- Fewer regions than hyperscalers
- Less third-party tooling integration
OVHcloud MKS vs other providers
How OVHcloud MKS's control-plane and node costs compare with similar providers:
| Provider | Control plane | Est. control-plane/mo | Cheapest node/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVHcloud MKS (this provider) | Free | Free | $20/mo |
| Azure AKS | Free | Free | $30/mo |
| DigitalOcean DOKS | Free | Free | $12/mo |
| Akamai LKE | Free | Free | $12/mo |
| Scaleway Kapsule | Free | Free | $7/mo |
| Civo Kubernetes | Free | Free | $10/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much does OVHcloud MKS cost?
OVHcloud MKS has a free control plane. Managed Kubernetes Service control plane is free. You pay only for worker nodes and resources. On top of that you pay for worker nodes (Public-cloud instance worker nodes (e.g. b2-7, 2 vCPU / 7 GB) — managed clusters start from roughly €18/month all-in.), load balancers and egress. Snapshot captured June 2026 — verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Is the OVHcloud MKS control plane free?
Yes — OVHcloud MKS's standard/basic control plane is free; you pay only for worker nodes and resources. Managed Kubernetes Service control plane is free. You pay only for worker nodes and resources.
What do OVHcloud MKS worker nodes cost?
Public-cloud instance worker nodes (e.g. b2-7, 2 vCPU / 7 GB) — managed clusters start from roughly €18/month all-in. Node pricing is the largest part of most clusters' bills, so the choice of instance size and count usually matters more than the control-plane fee. Snapshot captured June 2026.
What hidden costs should I watch for with OVHcloud MKS?
Beyond nodes and the control plane, the common extras are load balancers (OVHcloud Load Balancer from ~$0.016/hour (~$11.52/month).) and data egress (Unlimited free egress on public-cloud instances in most regions.). NAT gateways, storage volumes and support plans can also add up. Always model your real workload — the calculator gives a quick estimate.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from OVHcloud's pricing page (snapshot captured June 2026). Estimated monthly control-plane cost is the hourly fee × 730 hours (see methodology). Managed-Kubernetes pricing is volatile and varies by region, instance type and discounts — verify current prices on the vendor's page before purchasing. This is an informational comparison, not a quote.
Last updated: 2026-06-20