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Head-to-head · Dedicated Server Hosting

Scaleway Dedibox vs STRATO Dedicated Servers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Scaleway Dedibox #4 in Dedicated Server Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Scaleway

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • €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
  • Dedicated physical resources with root or administrator access
  • 1 Gbit/s connection and unlimited traffic
  • Linux plans include Plesk, monitoring, and OS changes
Cons
  • No free plan; pricing is shown before tax
  • Cheapest listed configurations provide 4 GB RAM
  • Availability is listed for Paris and Amsterdam datacenters
  • Basic plans do not include backup
  • Unmanaged service requires administrative responsibility
  • Windows plans start at a much higher monthly price
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…

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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…

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  1. Scaleway DediboxDedicated Server Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. STRATO Dedicated ServersDedicated Server Hosting 8.8Paid

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.

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  • 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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