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Head-to-head · Cloud Computing platform

Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs Scaleway Kapsule

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Amazon Web Services (AWS) #1 in Cloud Computing platform 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit AWS
Scaleway Kapsule #8 in Cloud Computing platform 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Scaleway

Amazon Web Services (AWS) leads on 0 checks, Scaleway Kapsule on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmazon Web Services (AWS) · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Scaleway Kapsule

Amazon Web Services (AWS) scores higher on our rubric for cloud computing platform: 9.3 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the better fit for broad cloud workloads and regulated enterprises. Scaleway Kapsule is the better fit for teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway.

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) fits best

    Broad cloud workloads and regulated enterprises

  • Scaleway Kapsule fits best

    Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway

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Side by side

Feature Amazon Web Services (AWS) 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Scaleway Kapsule 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.0
Ranking #1 in Cloud Computing platform #8 in Cloud Computing platform
Best for Broad cloud workloads and regulated enterprises Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €80/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Amazon Web Services (AWS) 0/3 · Scaleway Kapsule 0/3
Managed Kubernetes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Serverless compute Not checked yet Not checked yet
Object storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Service model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compute options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Regions available Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Compute, storage, databases, networking, and application services
  • HIPAA-eligible services and a standard Business Associate Addendum
  • CloudTrail audit logging, identity controls, and centralized backups
  • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
  • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
  • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl
Cons
  • Costs vary by service, region, usage, storage, and data transfer
  • HIPAA eligibility covers designated services and requires customer configuration
  • Customers must select and configure services under a shared-responsibility model
  • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
  • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
  • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
Our verdict

AWS provides cloud infrastructure and managed services for organizations building, hosting, storing, and processing applications and data. Its broad service range suits individual developers through enterprises, including organizations…

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Scaleway Kapsule manages the Kubernetes control plane for developers and organizations running containerized applications on Scaleway Instances. It fits teams that want Kubernetes cluster operations alongside Scaleway cloud services,…

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  1. Amazon Web Services (AWS)Cloud Computing platform 9.3Paid
  2. Scaleway KapsuleCloud Computing platform 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) — where it wins

    • Compute, storage, databases, networking, and application services
    • HIPAA-eligible services and a standard Business Associate Addendum
    • CloudTrail audit logging, identity controls, and centralized backups

    Where it doesn't

    • Costs vary by service, region, usage, storage, and data transfer
    • HIPAA eligibility covers designated services and requires customer configuration
    • Customers must select and configure services under a shared-responsibility model

  • Scaleway Kapsule — where it wins

    • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
    • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
    • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl

    Where it doesn't

    • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
    • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
    • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)9.3/10 · Paid

    Broad cloud services with HIPAA-eligible options and usage-based pricing.

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  • Scaleway Kapsule8.0/10 · Free plan

    A managed Kubernetes control plane with a free shared option and paid dedicated tiers.

    Visit ScalewayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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