Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

Scaleway vs Fly.io for Development Environment

Affordable VPS for development environments and testing. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Development Environment workloads.

Quick Verdict

Pick Fly.io if you want the stronger overall fit.

Fly.io wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.

Pick Scaleway if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.

Scaleway may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.

Cheapest qualifying plan

$9.99

Minimum CPU

2 vCPU

Minimum storage

30 GB

Operating system

Linux

Development Environment Requirements

Start with at least 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage. For this workload, Fast boot, snapshots, and decent disk I/O matter more than managed features.

Operating system fit

Linux

Feature
Scaleway logo
Scaleway
Fly.io logo
Fly.io
Starting Price
$9.99/month
Best Price
N/A
Entry Plan Specs
3 vCPU
4GB RAM
40GB NVME
Fits Development Environment
N/A
CPU Score (Single)
1,100
1,280
Fastest
Disk Read Speed
680MB/s
1,200MB/s
Fastest
Network Throughput
5,800Mbps
8,000Mbps
Fastest
Boot Time
26.8seconds
8.5seconds
Quickest
Datacenter Regions3 locations12 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
ticket
email
community
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Scaleway for Development Environment

Innovative product offerings DEV1-M is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $9.99.

Innovative product offerings
Strong developer focus
Serverless and container options

Fly.io for Development Environment

Global edge deployment in seconds This provider does not currently clear the baseline requirement in the sample plan set.

Global edge deployment in seconds
Excellent for low-latency apps
Simple CLI-based workflow

Keep going from here

Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.

FAQ

Which is cheaper for Development Environment: Scaleway or Fly.io?

One of these providers does not currently have a qualifying plan at the selected baseline, so price alone is not a fair comparison.

Which provider has better performance for Development Environment?

Scaleway scores 1100 on the latest CPU run and Fly.io scores 1280. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.

Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Development Environment?

No. At least one provider falls short of the baseline requirement of 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage.

Should I use the generic Scaleway vs Fly.io comparison instead?

Use this page when Development Environment is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.