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AWS vs Scaleway: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of AWS and Scaleway. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Scaleway starts at $4.99/mo, making it $2015/mo cheaper than AWS ($2020/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

AWS vs Scaleway: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureAWSScaleway
Starting Price$2020/mo$4.99/mo
Number of Plans413
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Scaleway is the more affordable option, starting at $4.99/mo compared to AWS' $2020/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 17 combined pricing plans and 15 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.

Pricing Plans
Scaleway
Scaleway
Try it free
Tier 1
How does AWS pricing work?
Custom pricing
Start with How does AWS pricing work?
Dedibox VPS
$5/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • 60 locations worldwide
  • Affordable servers
  • Best price-performance ratio
Start with Dedibox VPS
Tier 2
How do you pay for AWS?
Custom pricing
Start with How do you pay for AWS?
Start
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Affordable servers with the best price-performance ratio on the market
Start with Start
Tier 3
Is AWS Private Pricing right for you?
Custom pricing
Start with Is AWS Private Pricing right for you?
Pro
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Perfect balance of processing power, memory and storage
Start with Pro
Tier 4
Pricing for AWS products
$2020/monthCheapest
Start with Pricing for AWS products
Core
Custom pricing
Includes
  • High performance backbone of your mission-critical infrastructure
Start with Core
Tier 5
Store
Custom pricing
Includes
  • For mission-critical data, fast storage, backup and streaming
Start with Store
Tier 6
GPU
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Dedicated GPU power with reliable performance and stability
Start with GPU
Tier 7
Dedirack
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Host your Hardware in our secured French datacenters
Start with Dedirack
Tier 8
Aluminium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Fully dedicated bare metal servers with native cloud integration
Start with Aluminium
Tier 9
Beryllium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Powerful, balanced and reliable servers for production-grade applications
Start with Beryllium
Tier 10
Iridium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Powerful dedicated server designed to handle high-workload applications
Start with Iridium
Tier 11
Lithium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Designed with huge local storage to keep, back up, and protect your data
Start with Lithium
Tier 12
Titanium
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Power and stability of dedicated GPU hardware integrated into the Scaleway ecosystem
Start with Titanium
Tier 13
RISC-V (Labs)
Custom pricing
Includes
  • The world's first RISC-V servers available in the cloud.
Start with RISC-V (Labs)

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AWS

Comprehensive cloud computing platform by Amazon

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Scaleway

European cloud provider focused on developers

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Our Pick

Scaleway

Scaleway starts at $2015.01/mo lower ($4.99/mo vs $2020/mo), offers 13 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Scaleway

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose AWS if:

  • AWS's usage-based pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps
  • AWS's feature bundling aligns with how Hosting & Infra teams actually work day-to-day
  • AWS better aligns with Hosting & Infra-specific workflows and team collaboration patterns

Choose Scaleway if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Scaleway starts at $4.99/mo, saving $2015.01/mo compared to AWS at $2020/mo
  • You need 13 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Scaleway offers 15 additional features across its plans

Scaleway is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $4.99/mo compared to AWS's $2020/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Scaleway saving approximately $100751/month. Scaleway offers 13 pricing tiers compared to AWS's 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Scaleway provides 15 total features versus 0 for AWS, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. For budget-conscious teams seeking predictable costs, Scaleway delivers superior value. AWS may justify its premium for specialized needs, but most organizations will find Scaleway the smarter financial choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions: AWS vs Scaleway

Which is cheaper, AWS or Scaleway?
As of March 2026, Scaleway starts at a lower price point. AWS starts at $2020/mo while Scaleway starts at $4.99/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does AWS have vs Scaleway?
AWS offers 4 pricing plans, while Scaleway offers 13 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for AWS or Scaleway?
Both AWS and Scaleway offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does AWS or Scaleway offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both AWS and Scaleway offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do AWS and Scaleway compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both AWS and Scaleway are Hosting & Infra tools. AWS offers 4 plans starting at $2020/mo, while Scaleway offers 13 plans starting at $4.99/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.

Sources

  1. AWS Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Scaleway Official PricingVendor pricing page

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