About Scaleway
Scaleway is a European cloud and AI provider with compute, storage, databases and GPU services. It presents itself as an alternative to the large hyperscalers, with a focus on data sovereignty and open standards.
What it does
Scaleway offers virtual instances, bare metal servers, object storage and managed databases. Its AI range includes GPU compute and tools for running and training models. Services are organized into regions with several availability zones, which helps you design redundant setups inside Europe.
Key features
- Bare metal and GPU servers
- Three availability zones in each European region
- Object storage and managed databases
- Transparent pricing at the product level
- Open standards for services that are easier to move
Who it's for
Scaleway suits European companies that care about data sovereignty, AI researchers and machine learning teams that need GPU capacity, and developers who prefer open standards. Organizations that want to reduce dependence on a single large vendor will find it a practical choice.
Pricing and good to know
Scaleway lists pricing for each product, so you can see what each service costs before you deploy. It offers a web console and an API for managing resources. Costs vary by product and region, so check the official pricing page for current rates before you commit to a setup.
Highlights
- Bare metal and GPU servers
- Three availability zones in each European region
- Object storage and managed databases
- Transparent pricing at the product level
- Open standards for services that are easier to move
