Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

Vultr vs Scaleway for n8n

Affordable VPS with good uptime for running n8n workflow automation. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for n8n workloads.

Quick Verdict

Pick Scaleway if you want the stronger overall fit.

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

Pick Vultr if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.

Vultr 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

$4.99

Minimum CPU

2 vCPU

Minimum storage

20 GB

Operating system

Linux

n8n Requirements

Start with at least 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 20 GB storage. For this workload, Low-end plans work for hobby flows; production automations want some headroom.

Operating system fit

Linux

Feature
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Starting Price
$20.00/month
$4.99/month
Best Price
Entry Plan Specs
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB SSD
Fits n8n
2 vCPU
2GB RAM
20GB NVME
Fits n8n
CPU Score (Single)
1,180
Fastest
1,100
Disk Read Speed
620MB/s
680MB/s
Fastest
Network Throughput
5,200Mbps
5,800Mbps
Fastest
Boot Time
28.6seconds
26.8seconds
Quickest
Datacenter Regions12 locations3 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
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Vultr for n8n

Most datacenter locations of any provider Cloud Compute 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.

Most datacenter locations of any provider
Competitive pricing on standard instances
Bare metal and GPU instances available

Scaleway for n8n

Innovative product offerings DEV1-S is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $4.99.

Innovative product offerings
Strong developer focus
Serverless and container options

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 n8n: Vultr or Scaleway?

Vultr starts at $20.00 for a qualifying plan, while Scaleway starts at $4.99.

Which provider has better performance for n8n?

Vultr scores 1180 on the latest CPU run and Scaleway scores 1100. 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 n8n?

Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 20 GB storage.

Should I use the generic Vultr vs Scaleway comparison instead?

Use this page when n8n is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.