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Head-to-head · Auto Scaling Software

Scaleway Instance Groups vs DigitalOcean Kubernetes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Scaleway Instance Groups #2 in Auto Scaling Software 7.9/10 Paid Visit Scaleway
DigitalOcean Kubernetes #5 in Auto Scaling Software 7.9/10 Paid Visit DigitalOcean

Scaleway Instance Groups leads on 0 checks, DigitalOcean Kubernetes 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

Scaleway Instance Groups and DigitalOcean Kubernetes score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for auto scaling software; Scaleway Instance Groups sits at #2 and DigitalOcean Kubernetes at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Scaleway Instance Groups is the better fit for scaleway users scaling virtual machine groups. DigitalOcean Kubernetes is the better fit for small teams scaling DigitalOcean Kubernetes nodes.

  • Scaleway Instance Groups fits best

    Scaleway users scaling virtual machine groups

  • DigitalOcean Kubernetes fits best

    Small teams scaling DigitalOcean Kubernetes nodes

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Side by side

Feature Scaleway Instance Groups 7.9/10 Visit ↗ DigitalOcean Kubernetes 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Auto Scaling Software #5 in Auto Scaling Software
Best for Scaleway users scaling virtual machine groups Small teams scaling DigitalOcean Kubernetes nodes
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet $12/unit/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Specs
Scaling targets Instances Not checked yet
Scaling triggers Metrics Not checked yet
Cloud support Single-cloud Not checked yet
Scale direction Both Not checked yet
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scales group size both ways using CPU and RAM targets.
  • Sets minimum and maximum counts, event sizes, and cooldowns.
  • Can update a Load Balancer and replace unhealthy Instances.
  • Node-pool autoscaling includes support for scaling to zero.
  • Managed control plane with Kubernetes API and CLI access.
  • Connects worker nodes to DigitalOcean load balancers, volumes, and registry.
Cons
  • Works with Scaleway-hosted Instances, not containers or clusters.
  • Autoscaling offers CPU and RAM usage targets as triggers.
  • Instance Groups are currently in public beta.
  • Worker nodes are billed separately from the managed control plane.
  • Autoscaling detail is narrower than that of dedicated scaling tools.
  • No free plan; listed Basic worker nodes start at $12 per node per month.
Our verdict

Scaleway Instance Groups organize identical cloud Instances from a reusable template and can adjust group size in autoscaling mode. They suit teams already running virtual machines on Scaleway that want capacity to respond to CPU or RAM…

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DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS) is a managed Kubernetes service for developers, startups, and small-to-medium-sized businesses. DigitalOcean manages the control plane and container infrastructure, while customers retain Kubernetes API and…

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  1. Scaleway Instance GroupsAuto Scaling Software 7.9Paid
  2. DigitalOcean KubernetesAuto Scaling Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Scaleway Instance Groups — where it wins

    • Scales group size both ways using CPU and RAM targets.
    • Sets minimum and maximum counts, event sizes, and cooldowns.
    • Can update a Load Balancer and replace unhealthy Instances.

    Where it doesn't

    • Works with Scaleway-hosted Instances, not containers or clusters.
    • Autoscaling offers CPU and RAM usage targets as triggers.
    • Instance Groups are currently in public beta.

  • DigitalOcean Kubernetes — where it wins

    • Node-pool autoscaling includes support for scaling to zero.
    • Managed control plane with Kubernetes API and CLI access.
    • Connects worker nodes to DigitalOcean load balancers, volumes, and registry.

    Where it doesn't

    • Worker nodes are billed separately from the managed control plane.
    • Autoscaling detail is narrower than that of dedicated scaling tools.
    • No free plan; listed Basic worker nodes start at $12 per node per month.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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