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Cloudways vs Scaleway

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cloud Infrastructure providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Cloudways vs Scaleway at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

CloudwaysScaleway
Overall score77/10086/100
TierStandardPremium
Capability (editorial)7784
Ease of use (editorial)7786
Value (editorial)7888
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
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Verdict

Scaleway is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (86/100 vs 77/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Cloudways fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Scaleway fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Cloudways

Cloudways is managed cloud hosting.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Cloudways review

Scaleway

Scaleway delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Scaleway review

Cloudways vs Scaleway — FAQ

Is Cloudways better than Scaleway?

On RankedVendors, Scaleway scores 86/100 versus Cloudways's 77/100, so Scaleway ranks higher overall in Cloud Infrastructure. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Cloudways and Scaleway?

Cloudways is managed cloud hosting. Scaleway delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Both compete in Cloud Infrastructure; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Cloudways or Scaleway?

Our editorial value scores put Cloudways at 78/100 and Scaleway at 88/100. Cloudways is Quote-based; Scaleway is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.