Provider comparison
Civo vs Scaleway
Civo
Civo takes a refreshingly simple approach to managed Kubernetes: using lightweight K3s instead of full-fat Kubernetes, clusters launch in under 90 seconds with a free control plane and transparent per-node pricing. With data centers in London and the US, a free tier for learning, and dead-simple cluster management, it is Kubernetes for teams that value speed over configuration knobs.
Scaleway
Scaleway is a French cloud provider uniquely offering both x86 and ARM-based instances with guaranteed EU data residency in Paris and Amsterdam data centers. With competitive pricing, a strong open-source ethos, zero-cost Kubernetes, and a growing portfolio of managed services, it appeals to European organizations prioritizing sovereignty and sustainability.
| Dimension | Civo | Scaleway |
|---|---|---|
| Offering score | 4 | 8 ✔ |
| Product categories | 1 | 5 ✔ |
| Countries | 2 | 2 |
| Free credits | - | - |