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Head-to-head · Auto Scaling Software

Scaleway Instance Groups vs Heroku

  • 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
Heroku #8 in Auto Scaling Software 7.9/10 Paid Visit Heroku

Scaleway Instance Groups leads on 0 checks, Heroku 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 Heroku score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for auto scaling software; Scaleway Instance Groups sits at #2 and Heroku at #8 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. Heroku is the better fit for teams already deploying apps on Heroku.

  • Scaleway Instance Groups fits best

    Scaleway users scaling virtual machine groups

  • Heroku fits best

    Teams already deploying apps on Heroku

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Side by side

Feature Scaleway Instance Groups 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Heroku 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Auto Scaling Software #8 in Auto Scaling Software
Best for Scaleway users scaling virtual machine groups Teams already deploying apps on Heroku
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet $5/unit/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
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.
  • Performance tiers include autoscaling and dedicated compute resources
  • GitHub, Docker, pipelines, review apps, and rollback support delivery workflows
  • Private Spaces, logs, platform APIs, and compliance options support larger teams
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.
  • No free plan; Eco is limited to personal accounts and sleeps after inactivity
  • Autoscaling is reserved for Performance tiers; Standard offers simpler horizontal scaling
  • Support is not available 24/7
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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Heroku is a fully managed, container-based cloud Platform as a Service for developers and teams deploying web and API applications. Applications run in managed dynos, with deployment through Git, GitHub, or Docker. Pipelines cover…

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  1. Scaleway Instance GroupsAuto Scaling Software 7.9Paid
  2. HerokuAuto 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.

  • Heroku — where it wins

    • Performance tiers include autoscaling and dedicated compute resources
    • GitHub, Docker, pipelines, review apps, and rollback support delivery workflows
    • Private Spaces, logs, platform APIs, and compliance options support larger teams

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Eco is limited to personal accounts and sleeps after inactivity
    • Autoscaling is reserved for Performance tiers; Standard offers simpler horizontal scaling
    • Support is not available 24/7
  • Scaleway Instance Groups7.9/10 · Paid

    A focused autoscaler for Scaleway VM groups, with CPU and RAM targets and load-balancer updates.

    Visit ScalewayFull verdict →
  • Heroku7.9/10 · Paid

    A managed dyno platform with clear scaling tiers, pipelines, and deployment controls.

    Visit HerokuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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