Is Scaleway's DB-PRO2-XS the best deal?

Managed Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL · $158/mo (16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 50 GB SSD)

Better deals exist

Scaleway's DB-PRO2-XS is priced at a premium for its specs. Several providers offer comparable or better resource ratios at significantly lower monthly costs, though most trade off vCPU count or storage capacity. The best value depends on your workload's CPU vs. memory sensitivity and egress patterns.

Managed Databases MySQL CC-Reg 4vCPU/8GB

$120/mosave 24%

Matches Scaleway's 4 vCPU core count at 8GB RAM with 160GB disk for $38/mo less, and includes the same vCPU-to-RAM ratio.

Caveat: Bandwidth overage rates vary by data center; MySQL only (no PostgreSQL option listed at this tier).

Managed Databases Shared 8 GB - Standalone

$130/mosave 18%

Delivers 4 vCPU and 8GB RAM with 160GB SSD for $28/mo less; pricing estimated from linear pattern but aligns with published Linode rates.

Caveat: Spec is ESTIMATED, not directly confirmed; HA clustering costs 2-3x the single-node price; backups are a separate add-on.

Managed MySQL 2-node 4x8GB-50GB

$175/mo

Costs $17 more but delivers a 2-node HA cluster with 99.999% SLA (vs. Scaleway's implied lower SLA) and matching 4 vCPU/8GB per node; better for production resilience.

Caveat: Backup add-ons carry steep surcharges (10-60% depending on frequency); data transfer overages possible despite free-egress marketing.

Managed Database - PostgreSQL Discovery-B3-8

$169/mo

Slightly undercuts Scaleway at $169/mo for PostgreSQL with 8GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 160-800GB usable storage; 99.99% SLA and includes per-node pricing transparency.

Caveat: Only 2 vCPU vs. Scaleway's 4; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026; IPv4 addresses billed separately.

Before you switch

Scaleway's 16GB/4vCPU spec is significantly over-provisioned compared to most alternatives; verify your actual workload needs before paying the premium.
Vultr and Linode both charge for bandwidth overages; confirm your egress profile against Scaleway's 75GB free tier.
UpCloud's 2-node HA cluster is a different product class (higher availability) and not a direct price comparison; factor in whether you need HA.
OVHcloud's APAC free-egress guarantee expires mid-2026; if you are in that region, lock in pricing now or plan a migration.
All alternatives except UpCloud are single-node; check Scaleway's SLA and failover guarantees to ensure you are not trading reliability for cost.

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

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OVHcloud	Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Discovery-B3-8	$127.17/mo	8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU	Visit
Linode (Akamai)	Managed Databases · Shared 8 GB - Standalone	$130/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB SSD	Visit
OVHcloud	Analytics - OpenSearch · Discovery-B3-8	$147.75/mo	8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Managed Database - MySQL · Discovery-B3-8	$169/mo	8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU	Visit
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OVHcloud	Analytics - Kafka · Kafka Connect Discovery-B3-8	$173.01/mo	8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU	Visit
UpCloud	Managed MySQL · 2-node 4x8GB-50GB	$175/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 50 GB	Visit
Heroku	Heroku Postgres · Standard-2	$200/mo	8 GB RAM, 256 GB	Visit
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