Head-to-head · Dedicated Server Hosting
Scaleway Dedibox vs STRATO Dedicated Servers
Scaleway Dedibox leads on 1 check, STRATO Dedicated Servers on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreScaleway Dedibox · 9.0/10
Scaleway Dedibox scores higher on our rubric for dedicated server hosting: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Scaleway Dedibox leads on datacenter regions: 3 regions versus 2 regions.
Scaleway Dedibox is the better fit for budget-conscious bare-metal buyers. STRATO Dedicated Servers is the better fit for straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting.
- Scaleway Dedibox fits best
Budget-conscious bare-metal buyers
- STRATO Dedicated Servers fits best
Straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Scaleway Dedibox 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | STRATO Dedicated Servers 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dedicated Server Hosting | #6 in Dedicated Server Hosting |
| Best for | Budget-conscious bare-metal buyers | Straightforward Linux or Windows dedicated hosting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €4.74/mo | €46/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Scaleway Dedibox 0/2 · STRATO Dedicated Servers 0/2 | ||
| DDoS protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Backup included | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Server management | Not checked yet | Unmanaged |
| Storage type | Not checked yet | Ssd |
| Included bandwidth | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| IPv4 addresses | 1 addresses | 1 addresses |
| Datacenter regions | 3 regions (best) | 2 regions |
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| Our verdict | Scaleway Dedibox provides dedicated bare-metal servers for startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises that need control over physical hosting infrastructure. Its lineup spans Start, Pro, Core, Store, and GPU ranges, with… Read the review → |
STRATO Dedicated Servers provide dedicated physical infrastructure for websites, databases, applications, storage, and other workloads. They suit small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises that need exclusive server resources with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scaleway Dedibox — where it wins
- €4.99 monthly Start plan with HDD or SSD configurations
- Linux, Windows, Plesk, and virtualization operating-system options
- Private networking, backups, DDoS protection, and API management
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; pricing is shown before tax
- Cheapest listed configurations provide 4 GB RAM
- Availability is listed for Paris and Amsterdam datacenters
STRATO Dedicated Servers — where it wins
- Dedicated physical resources with root or administrator access
- 1 Gbit/s connection and unlimited traffic
- Linux plans include Plesk, monitoring, and OS changes
Where it doesn't
- Basic plans do not include backup
- Unmanaged service requires administrative responsibility
- Windows plans start at a much higher monthly price
- Scaleway Dedibox9.0/10 · Paid
A flexible bare-metal option with low entry pricing and multiple server ranges.
Visit ScalewayFull verdict → - STRATO Dedicated Servers8.8/10 · Paid
A straightforward dedicated-server option with strong control and paid backup add-ons.
Visit STRATOFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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