Is Scaleway's STARDUST1-S the best deal?

Virtual Instances · $0.43/mo (1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU)

Best in class

Scaleway's STARDUST1-S at $0.43/mo is exceptionally cheap and has minimal hidden costs for basic compute. While several alternatives offer more storage or RAM, they cost 5-10x more and carry steeper renewal penalties or bandwidth traps that erode their value proposition.

Before you switch

Verify that 1 GB RAM and 1 vCPU meet your actual workload needs; this is entry-level tier
Confirm Scaleway's Object Storage egress policy (75 GB free, then EUR 0.01/GB) aligns with your data transfer patterns
Check whether you need Windows Server licensing; if so, Scaleway's 2.5x surcharge applies
Review Scaleway's SLA terms for this tier; some ultra-budget instances may have lower availability guarantees than premium tiers
Monitor for any future price increases; at this price point, small absolute increases can be proportionally large

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