Scaleway vs Hetzner 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 Hetzner if you want the stronger overall fit.
Hetzner 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.
$4.51
2 vCPU
30 GB
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 |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9.99/month | $4.51/month Best Price |
| Entry Plan Specs | 3 vCPU 4GB RAM 40GB NVME Fits Development Environment | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 40GB NVME Fits Development Environment |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,100 | 1,245 Fastest |
| Disk Read Speed | 680MB/s | 1,850MB/s Fastest |
| Network Throughput | 5,800Mbps | 9,800Mbps Fastest |
| Boot Time | 26.8seconds | 18.5seconds Quickest |
| Datacenter Regions | 3 locations | 4 locations |
| Hourly Billing | ||
| Support | ticket email | ticket email phone |
| Get Started | Visit Scaleway | Visit Hetzner |
Scaleway for Development Environment
Innovative product offerings DEV1-M is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $9.99.
Hetzner for Development Environment
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX22 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $4.51.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Development Environment: Scaleway or Hetzner?
Scaleway starts at $9.99 for a qualifying plan, while Hetzner starts at $4.51.
Which provider has better performance for Development Environment?
Scaleway scores 1100 on the latest CPU run and Hetzner scores 1245. 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?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Scaleway vs Hetzner 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.