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Scaleway Object Storage: when to move media out of the web server
Images, video and PDFs bloat the web server and complicate backups. Scaleway Object Storage makes sense once media volume or traffic exceeds local disk comfort.
Scoring
Scaleway review
Performance8,9
Price9
Sovereignty9,4
Sustainability8,5
Support7,6
Simplicity8,2
Strengths
+Excellent cloud price/performance
+SecNumCloud on selected offers
+Strong API and developer experience
Weaknesses
–Less beginner-oriented shared hosting
–24/7 support often paid
–Cloud learning curve
Editorial verdict
Scaleway shines for modern cloud and VPS projects that want to stay in Europe with a strong product culture.
Positioning Scaleway
Scaleway is listed in our directory for: VPS, sensitive / regulated workloads, e-commerce hosting. Listed location: Paris & Amsterdam · French sovereign cloud. Sheet tags: Cloud · VPS, SecNumCloud, Eco A.
Plans and pricing Scaleway
Listed entry price: 2,99 €. Billing: Usage-based. Free trial: Credit offered. Plans listed on the sheet:
- Stardust (2,99 €) — Entry VPS
- DEV1 (9,99 €) — Versatile VPS
- Kubernetes (à l'usage) — Managed orchestration
Sovereignty and compliance Scaleway
Data jurisdiction: France / EU. Data-center countries: FR, NL, PL. GDPR compliance is marked in our matrix. “Outside US Cloud Act” is marked in our matrix. SecNumCloud (ANSSI) qualification is marked. ISO 27001 is marked. Reversibility / export is marked.
Support and operations Scaleway
French-language support is marked. Support channels: Ticket, chat. Listed hours: Business hours (24/7 paid). Listed uptime: 99,97 %. Listed panel: Console Scaleway. Listed languages / stacks: All (containers). Technical features marked: SSH access, Git, Docker, API, Automated backups, Two-factor authentication, Anti-DDoS protection, WAF. Sheet eco grade: A. 100% renewable energy is marked.
Good fit / poor fit Scaleway
Based on the strengths retained by our editors:
- Excellent cloud price/performance
- SecNumCloud on selected offers
- Strong API and developer experience
- Less beginner-oriented shared hosting
- 24/7 support often paid
- Cloud learning curve
Limitations to keep in mind:
Reading the scores Scaleway
On our /10 grid, the highest mark is sovereignty (9.4); the lowest is support (7.6). Editorial overall score: 8.6/10.
Summary Scaleway
Scaleway shines for modern cloud and VPS projects that want to stay in Europe with a strong product culture.
Frequently asked
Scaleway FAQ
Where does Scaleway host data?
At Scaleway, data jurisdiction: France / EU; data centers: FR, NL, PL. Always confirm the exact plan scope before signing.
What is the entry price at Scaleway?
The entry price listed in our directory is 2,99 € / month (indicative).
Is Scaleway suited to compliance needs?
Scaleway notably lists: SecNumCloud (ANSSI), ISO 27001, GDPR compliance. A certification may cover only part of the catalogue — check the relevant SKU.
What uptime is listed for Scaleway?
The uptime / SLA recorded for Scaleway is 99,97 %. Contractual terms (credits, exclusions) are on the host’s site.
How do you reach Scaleway support?
To reach Scaleway: French-language support; channels: Ticket, chat; hours: Business hours (24/7 paid).
Which hosting types does Scaleway cover in our directory?
Listed types: VPS, sensitive / regulated workloads, e-commerce hosting.
Plans
Stardust
Entry VPS
2,99 €
/ month
DEV1
Versatile VPS
9,99 €
/ month
Kubernetes
Managed orchestration
à l'usage
Key criteria
- SecNumCloud (ANSSI) Yes
- ISO 27001 Yes
- GDPR compliance Yes
- Outside US Cloud Act Yes
- French-language support Yes
- Automated backups Yes
- Two-factor authentication Yes
- Anti-DDoS protection Yes
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