Scaleway Kapsule pricing
Scaleway · managed Kubernetes · snapshot captured June 2026
Scaleway Kapsule has a free control plane. Kapsule's managed (shared) control plane is free, with HA up to 4 GB of control-plane RAM. An optional dedicated control plane starts at about €80/month for the 4 GB tier. You then pay for worker nodes (Worker nodes are standard Scaleway Instances (DEV1-S from ~€6.34/month, ~$7/month). Kosmos lets you attach nodes from any cloud to the Scaleway control plane.) plus load balancers and egress. Its representative cheapest node is about $7/month, and it runs in european regions (paris, amsterdam, warsaw). This is one of the providers with a free control plane.
Source: Scaleway pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Scaleway Kapsule pricing at a glance
| Cost factor | Scaleway Kapsule |
|---|---|
| Control-plane fee | Kapsule's managed (shared) control plane is free, with HA up to 4 GB of control-plane RAM. An optional dedicated control plane starts at about €80/month for the 4 GB tier. |
| Est. control-plane cost / month | Free |
| Worker node example | Worker nodes are standard Scaleway Instances (DEV1-S from ~€6.34/month, ~$7/month). Kosmos lets you attach nodes from any cloud to the Scaleway control plane. |
| Load balancer | Scaleway Load Balancer billed separately. |
| Egress | Per-instance bandwidth allowance, then metered egress. |
| Free tier | Free shared control plane. Pay only for Instance worker nodes and load balancers. |
| Regions | European regions (Paris, Amsterdam, Warsaw). |
| SLA | SLA on the dedicated control-plane tier. |
Source: Scaleway pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Source: Scaleway pricing. Snapshot captured June 2026 — Kubernetes pricing changes frequently; verify before purchasing.
What drives the cost on Scaleway Kapsule
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 Scaleway Kapsule: Worker nodes are standard Scaleway Instances (DEV1-S from ~€6.34/month, ~$7/month). Kosmos lets you attach nodes from any cloud to the Scaleway control plane. Load balancers: Scaleway Load Balancer billed separately. Egress: Per-instance bandwidth allowance, then metered egress.
Cost pros & cons
Where Scaleway Kapsule saves money
- Free shared control plane
- Very cheap instance nodes (from ~€6/month)
- Kosmos multi-cloud control plane is unique
Watch-outs
- Dedicated control plane costs ~€80/month
- Europe-only regions
- Smaller ecosystem
Scaleway Kapsule vs other providers
How Scaleway Kapsule's control-plane and node costs compare with similar providers:
| Provider | Control plane | Est. control-plane/mo | Cheapest node/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scaleway Kapsule (this provider) | Free | Free | $7/mo |
| Azure AKS | Free | Free | $30/mo |
| DigitalOcean DOKS | Free | Free | $12/mo |
| Akamai LKE | Free | Free | $12/mo |
| OVHcloud MKS | Free | Free | $20/mo |
| Civo Kubernetes | Free | Free | $10/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Scaleway Kapsule cost?
Scaleway Kapsule has a free control plane. Kapsule's managed (shared) control plane is free, with HA up to 4 GB of control-plane RAM. An optional dedicated control plane starts at about €80/month for the 4 GB tier. On top of that you pay for worker nodes (Worker nodes are standard Scaleway Instances (DEV1-S from ~€6.34/month, ~$7/month). Kosmos lets you attach nodes from any cloud to the Scaleway control plane.), load balancers and egress. Snapshot captured June 2026 — verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Is the Scaleway Kapsule control plane free?
Yes — Scaleway Kapsule's standard/basic control plane is free; you pay only for worker nodes and resources. Kapsule's managed (shared) control plane is free, with HA up to 4 GB of control-plane RAM. An optional dedicated control plane starts at about €80/month for the 4 GB tier.
What do Scaleway Kapsule worker nodes cost?
Worker nodes are standard Scaleway Instances (DEV1-S from ~€6.34/month, ~$7/month). Kosmos lets you attach nodes from any cloud to the Scaleway control plane. 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 Scaleway Kapsule?
Beyond nodes and the control plane, the common extras are load balancers (Scaleway Load Balancer billed separately.) and data egress (Per-instance bandwidth allowance, then metered egress.). 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 Scaleway'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