Is Scaleway's POP2-16C-64G-WIN the best deal?

Virtual Instances · $1063.39/mo (64 GB RAM, 16 vCPU)

Better deals exist

Scaleway's POP2-16C-64G-WIN at $1063.39/mo is significantly overpriced for the specs, primarily due to Windows Server licensing markup (2.5x Linux equivalent). Multiple providers offer comparable or superior hardware at 5-40% of the cost, though most require longer contract commitments and have renewal-price traps.

AMD Ryzen 12 Cores

$103.68/mosave 90%

64GB RAM, 12 vCPU dedicated server with unlimited traffic at roughly 1/10th the Scaleway price; matches RAM and exceeds storage.

Caveat: Quoted price is 24-month prepaid rate; 12-month term costs ~EUR 82.40/mo (~$89/mo); support is ticket-only unless you pay extra.

AX42 Dedicated Root Server

$49/mosave 95%

64GB DDR5 RAM, 8-core Ryzen 7 PRO, 1.92TB NVMe for $49/mo; vastly cheaper and includes more storage than Scaleway.

Caveat: Setup fee is EUR 79 (one-time ~$85); price excludes VAT; traffic overage charged beyond 20TB EU pool; recent price increases on other Hetzner lines suggest future hikes possible.

Cloud VDS XL

$111.23/mosave 90%

64GB RAM, 8 guaranteed physical cores, 480GB NVMe, unlimited traffic; 90% cheaper than Scaleway with guaranteed core allocation.

Caveat: 24-month prepaid rate; 12-month term is EUR 82.40/mo (~$89); fair usage policy on unlimited traffic may throttle sustained high bandwidth.

VPS 16 vCPU

$44.99/mosave 96%

16 vCPU, 32GB RAM, 460GB NVMe, unlimited transfer, DDoS protection at 96% less than Scaleway; 3-year intro rate.

Caveat: Renewal price jumps 2-4x (likely $90-180/mo); requires 24-36 month upfront commitment; secondary source shows similar tier renews at $131.99/mo.

CX53 Cloud Server

$34.99/mosave 97%

16 vCPU, 32GB RAM, 320GB SSD, 20TB transfer included; cheapest option with matching vCPU/RAM count.

Caveat: Only 32GB RAM vs Scaleway's 64GB; traffic overage charged per GB beyond 20TB; price excludes VAT; recent large price increases on CCX/CPX lines suggest volatility.

Before you switch

Scaleway's $1063/mo price includes a Windows Server licensing surcharge (~2.5x markup); switching to Linux would cut costs dramatically but requires OS migration.
All Contabo quotes are 24-month prepaid rates; 12-month terms cost 20-30% more per month, and month-to-month is even higher.
InMotion and Hostinger renewal prices jump 2-4x after intro term; factor true 3-year cost, not just first-year rate.
Hetzner prices exclude VAT (add ~19% in EU); setup fees apply to dedicated servers; recent price hikes on other product lines suggest future increases.
Verify Windows Server licensing requirements; if you can use Linux, Scaleway's equivalent Linux instance (POP2-16C-64G) would be ~40% cheaper but still not competitive with 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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