Head-to-head · Debian VPS Hosting
Vultr Cloud Compute vs Scaleway Instances
Vultr Cloud Compute leads on 0 checks, Scaleway Instances 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 scoreVultr Cloud Compute · 7.7/10
Vultr Cloud Compute scores higher on our rubric for debian vps hosting: 7.7 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Vultr Cloud Compute is the better fit for global deployments across many regions. Scaleway Instances is the better fit for very low-cost scalable cloud instances.
- Vultr Cloud Compute fits best
Global deployments across many regions
- Scaleway Instances fits best
Very low-cost scalable cloud instances
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Side by side
| Feature | Vultr Cloud Compute 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Scaleway Instances 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Debian VPS Hosting | #8 in Debian VPS Hosting |
| Best for | Global deployments across many regions | Very low-cost scalable cloud instances |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets | Tickets, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Vultr Cloud Compute 0/3 · Scaleway Instances 0/3 | ||
| NVMe storage | Not published | Not published |
| Root access | Not published | Not published |
| Managed options | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| vCPU cores | Not published | Not published |
| RAM | Not published | Not published |
| Included bandwidth | Not published | Not published |
| Server locations | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Vultr Cloud Compute provides shared-CPU virtual machines for general-purpose cloud workloads, including websites, blogs, content management systems, development and test environments, and small databases. It suits solo users through… Read the review → |
Scaleway Instances provides cloud virtual machines for CPU and GPU workloads, with instance ranges for development, general-purpose, compute-optimized, memory-optimized and GPU use cases. It suits small teams through enterprises that need… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vultr Cloud Compute — where it wins
- Deploy in 32 regions with a selected compute plan and OS or app image
- Provision through the console, API, CLI, or Terraform
- Configure SSH keys, startup scripts, firewalls, VPC, backups, and DDoS protection
Where it doesn't
- Shared-CPU instances may not suit workloads needing dedicated compute
- Autoscaling is not a Cloud Compute feature
- Pricing and included bandwidth are not covered here
Scaleway Instances — where it wins
- €0.0006 per instance-hour starting price, billed monthly
- Selectable Paris, Amsterdam and Warsaw availability zones
- SSH, storage attachments, API management and load balancers
Where it doesn't
- Debian-specific image availability requires verification
- Storage and attached public IPv4 are billed separately
- Autoscaling Groups are documented as Private Beta
- Vultr Cloud Compute7.7/10 · Paid
A flexible VPS for teams deploying general-purpose Linux workloads across many regions.
Visit VultrFull verdict → - Scaleway Instances6.7/10 · From €0.00
Very low-cost, flexible instances with zones, SSH, storage, APIs and autoscaling options.
Visit ScalewayFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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