Is Scaleway's BASIC3-X16C-64G the best deal?

Virtual Instances · $345.49/mo (64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU)

Better deals exist

Scaleway's BASIC3-X16C-64G at $345.49/mo is significantly overpriced for its specs. Multiple providers offer 16 vCPU / 32GB RAM configurations at $25-65/mo, and even 64GB RAM options exist at $49-111/mo with better value propositions and lower hidden-cost exposure.

Cloud Servers CX53

$34.99/mosave 90%

Matches your 16 vCPU and 32GB RAM at 1/10th the price with 320GB SSD and 20TB included transfer; transparent pricing with no egress surprises.

Caveat: Only 32GB RAM vs your 64GB; traffic overages charged per GB outside EU; VAT not included in listed price.

Cloud VPS 12

$27/mosave 92%

12 vCPU / 48GB RAM at $27/mo (24-month term) undercuts Scaleway by 12x; unlimited traffic and no per-GB egress fees.

Caveat: Price is 24-month prepaid rate; 1-month billing costs significantly more; fair usage policy can throttle sustained high bandwidth; ticket-only support on base tier.

Dedicated Root Servers AX42

$49/mosave 86%

64GB RAM / 8 vCPU dedicated server at $49/mo is 7x cheaper than Scaleway and includes 1.92TB NVMe; better for workloads needing guaranteed resources.

Caveat: Only 8 vCPU vs your 16; 79 EUR setup fee added in 2026; traffic overages outside EU; VAT excluded.

Cloud VDS XL

$111.23/mosave 68%

64GB RAM / 8 vCPU guaranteed physical cores at $111/mo (24-month term) is 3x cheaper than Scaleway with unlimited traffic and no egress fees.

Caveat: Only 8 vCPU vs your 16; price is 24-month prepaid; shorter terms cost more; fair usage policy applies.

VPS 16 vCPU

$44.99/mosave 87%

Matches your 16 vCPU / 32GB RAM at $45/mo (3-year term) with 460GB NVMe, unlimited transfer, and DDoS protection included.

Caveat: Only 32GB RAM vs your 64GB; renewal price jumps 2-4x after intro term; requires 24-36 month upfront prepay for best rate.

Before you switch

Scaleway's $345/mo pricing appears to be for a managed/premium tier or region-specific markup; verify you need their specific region/SLA vs EU-based alternatives.
Most cheaper alternatives require 12-24 month prepaid contracts; confirm your commitment tolerance and calculate true cost-per-month including renewal rates.
Contabo and Hetzner have fair usage policies on 'unlimited' bandwidth; if you need guaranteed egress, Scaleway's 3 Gbps public bandwidth may be more predictable.
Hetzner prices exclude VAT and have had significant recent increases (June 2026); add ~19% VAT and verify current pricing before committing.
If you specifically need Scaleway's Object Storage integration, Glacier cold storage, or Kubernetes control plane, factor those add-on costs into total-cost-of-ownership vs standalone alternatives.

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.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
Hostinger	KVM VPS · KVM 8	$25.99/mo	32 GB RAM, 8 vCPU, 400 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
Contabo	Core VPS · Cloud VPS 12	$27/mo	48 GB RAM, 12 vCPU, 400 GB SSD	Visit
Hetzner	Cloud Servers · CX53	$34.99/mo	32 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 320 GB SSD	Visit
InMotion Hosting	VPS Hosting · VPS 16 vCPU	$44.99/mo	32 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 460 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Memory) · Memory Cube L	$48.24/mo	32 GB RAM, 8 vCPU, 480 GB NVMe	Visit
Hetzner	Dedicated Root Servers (AX line) · AX42	$49/mo	64 GB RAM, 8 vCPU, 1920 GB NVMe	Visit
Contabo	Performance VPS · Cloud VPS Plus 12	$54.16/mo	48 GB RAM, 12 vCPU, 600 GB NVMe	Visit
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	VPS Hosting (Self-Managed) · VPS L	$54.98/mo	32 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 640 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
DreamHost	Self-Managed VPS · Stack 32	$59.99/mo	32 GB RAM, 8 vCPU, 450 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Basic) · Basic Cube XL	$65.52/mo	32 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 960 GB NVMe	Visit
Contabo	Dedicated Servers · AMD Ryzen 12 Cores	$103.68/mo	64 GB RAM, 12 vCPU, 1024 GB NVMe	Visit
Contabo	Cloud VDS (Max Performance VPS) · Cloud VDS XL	$111.23/mo	64 GB RAM, 8 vCPU, 480 GB NVMe	Visit
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	VPS Hosting (Managed cPanel) · Managed cPanel 32GB	$116.25/mo	32 GB RAM, 16 vCPU, 400 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD vCPU Servers · 8 vCPU / 32 GB preset	$125.28/mo	32 GB RAM, 8 vCPU	Visit
Gcore	Cloud Compute (Standard Gen 0, Linux) · g0-standard-8-32	$138.88/mo	32 GB RAM, 8 vCPU	Visit

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