Is Scaleway's PLAY2-MICRO the best deal?

Before you switch

• Scaleway's $40.2/mo is 3-7x higher than direct spec competitors; verify you need Scaleway-specific features (Object Storage integration, Kubernetes, etc.) before committing.
• All cheaper alternatives use intro pricing with steep renewal increases (2-4x); calculate true 24-36 month cost before signing long prepay contracts.
• Contabo and InMotion require 24-36 month prepay to hit advertised rates; Hostinger and Namecheap similar; confirm your budget for upfront commitment.
• Bandwidth is often 'unlimited' with fair-use clauses or tiered overage fees; if you plan >1TB/mo egress, request written limits from provider.
• Scaleway's hidden costs (Kubernetes control plane ~EUR 80/mo, snapshot storage per GB-hour, Object Storage egress) may apply to your workload; compare total-cost-of-ownership including add-ons.