Head-to-head · Bare Metal Server Hosting
Scaleway Elastic Metal vs Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution
Scaleway Elastic Metal leads on 0 checks, Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 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 Elastic Metal · 9.3/10
Scaleway Elastic Metal scores higher on our rubric for bare metal server hosting: 9.3 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #10.
Scaleway Elastic Metal is the better fit for developers needing API-driven bare metal. Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution is the better fit for google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads.
- Scaleway Elastic Metal fits best
Developers needing API-driven bare metal
- Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution fits best
Google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads
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Side by side
| Feature | Scaleway Elastic Metal 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Bare Metal Server Hosting | #10 in Bare Metal Server Hosting |
| Best for | Developers needing API-driven bare metal | Google Cloud enterprises with specialized workloads |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €27.99/device/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Scaleway Elastic Metal 0/3 · Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution 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 |
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| 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 Elastic Metal provides dedicated physical servers without a hypervisor for developers and infrastructure teams that need direct control over server resources. It combines traditional bare-metal hosting with Scaleway console… Read the review → |
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution provides dedicated, sole-tenant bare-metal servers in regional extensions connected to Google Cloud through managed Partner Interconnect. It is designed for specialized workloads that require direct server… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Scaleway Elastic Metal — where it wins
- True physical servers without a hypervisor
- REST API, CLI, SDK, and Terraform support
- Private networking with broad Scaleway integrations
Where it doesn't
- Entry plan starts at €27.99 per server per month
- Backups are customer-managed through Object Storage
- Dedicated-plan DDoS protection is not included
Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution — where it wins
- Dedicated sole-tenant servers with multiple preconfigured profiles
- Managed Partner Interconnect connectivity to Google Cloud
- IAM, VLAN, billing, and API integration across 12 regions
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a signed order form or Google Cloud Sales contact
- Backups are managed by the customer rather than included
- Customers manage operating systems, applications, data, and databases
- Scaleway Elastic Metal9.3/10 · Paid
A flexible bare-metal option for developers who manage infrastructure through APIs and automation.
Visit ScalewayFull verdict → - Google Cloud Bare Metal Solution8.3/10 · Pricing on request
Dedicated bare-metal infrastructure for specialized workloads that depend on Google Cloud connectivity.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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