Hetzner vs Scaleway
2026 comparison on prices, plans, regions and editorial verdict.
Hetzner
European cloud and dedicated servers with the best price/performance ratio on the market.
4.8
10 plans 6 regions Since 1997
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Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Hetzner | Scaleway |
|---|---|---|
| From | €3.79/mes | €2/mes |
| Plans | 10 | 3 |
| Regions | 6 | 3 |
| HQ | Gunzenhausen, Alemania | París, Francia |
| Categories | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage | VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storageManaged hosting |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
Hetzner
Unbeatable price/performance for x86 and ARM VPS in Europe. Email/ticket support is slow but reliable.
Pros
- Leading prices in Europe
- Very efficient ARM (Ampere)
- Generous traffic (20 TB in EU, 1 TB in US)
- Server Auction for cheap dedicateds
- Own datacenters with green energy
Cons
- Email/ticket support only
- Onboarding requires document verification
- No LATAM region
- Bandwidth outside EU more expensive
Scaleway
Best EU mix for developers who want a modern API without paying AWS prices.
Pros
- Solid API and CLI
- Object Storage 75 GB free
- Cheap legacy Dedibox bare-metal
- Sovereign Dataverse
Cons
- Only 3 EU regions
- Limited bare-metal stock
- No US/Asia
Category overlap
Both offer
VPSVDSDedicated serverS3 storage
Only Hetzner
Only Scaleway
Managed hosting
Frequently asked questions
Hetzner or Scaleway: which is cheaper?
Hetzner from €3.79/mo vs Scaleway from €2/mo. Scaleway is cheaper on its entry plan.
Which provider has better region coverage?
Hetzner offers 6 regions. Scaleway offers 3 regions.
Which has the better editorial rating?
Hetzner: 4.8/5 · Scaleway: 4.3/5.