Head-to-head · Bare Metal Server Hosting
Scaleway Dedibox vs Leaseweb Dedicated Servers
Scaleway Dedibox leads on 0 checks, Leaseweb Dedicated Servers 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 scoreScaleway Dedibox · 9.1/10
Scaleway Dedibox scores higher on our rubric for bare metal server hosting: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Scaleway Dedibox is the better fit for budget-conscious dedicated-server buyers. Leaseweb Dedicated Servers is the better fit for global teams needing configurable enterprise servers.
- Scaleway Dedibox fits best
Budget-conscious dedicated-server buyers
- Leaseweb Dedicated Servers fits best
Global teams needing configurable enterprise servers
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Side by side
| Feature | Scaleway Dedibox 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Leaseweb Dedicated Servers 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Bare Metal Server Hosting | #4 in Bare Metal Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious dedicated-server buyers | Global teams needing configurable enterprise servers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €4.74/mo | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Scaleway Dedibox 0/3 · Leaseweb Dedicated Servers 0/3 | ||
| GPU servers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Managed service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom OS support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum RAM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Network speed | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Bandwidth policy | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Server locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Scaleway Dedibox provides dedicated bare-metal hardware for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises. Its server portfolio spans Start, Pro, Core, Store, and GPU ranges, with options for Linux, Windows, Plesk, and… Read the review → |
Leaseweb Dedicated Servers provide physical, single-tenant infrastructure for businesses running websites, applications, databases, gaming services, analytics, and other resource-intensive workloads. The service suits teams that need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scaleway Dedibox — where it wins
- €4.99 monthly Start pricing before tax
- Linux, Windows, Plesk, and virtualization OS options
- Private networking, DDoS protection, backups, and API management
Where it doesn't
- Cheapest listed configurations provide 250 Mbps bandwidth
- Paid service with no free plan
- Pricing and capabilities vary across server ranges
Leaseweb Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Configurable processors, RAM, disks, and bandwidth
- Portal, API, root, and out-of-band management access
- Monthly contracts with standard DDoS IP Protection included
Where it doesn't
- Backup services are additional options in some regions
- Monitoring is a free add-on only in selected regions
- Pricing and availability vary by region and configuration
- Scaleway Dedibox9.1/10 · Paid
A low-cost dedicated-server service with broad hardware, OS, networking, and backup options.
Visit ScalewayFull verdict → - Leaseweb Dedicated Servers8.9/10 · Paid
A flexible bare-metal choice for teams that need configurable hardware and direct infrastructure control.
Visit LeasewebFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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