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Scaleway vs Traefik

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Scaleway

Cloud

European cloud for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Traefik

Networking

Modern cloud-native edge router and API gateway

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Scaleway no free tier or trial period mentioned on homepage; Traefik no transparent pricing displayed for Traefik Hub API Gateway or API Management products
  • They diverge on capability: Scaleway covers Virtual Instances, Traefik covers API Gateway.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Scaleway and Traefik actually diverge.

Attributes where Scaleway and Traefik differ
AttributeScalewayTraefik
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Api, CliKubernetes, Docker, Cloud
CategoryCloudNetworking
Founded19992015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Scaleway

  • Virtual Instances
  • Bare Metal
  • Kubernetes Kapsule
  • Object Storage
  • Serverless Functions
  • Managed Databases
  • Container Registry
  • Load Balancer

Only in Traefik

  • API Gateway
  • Load Balancing
  • SSL/TLS Termination
  • Consul
  • etcd
  • Linux support
  • Docker support
  • Kubernetes support

Both cover

  • Kubernetes
  • Docker

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Scaleway

  • Web hostingnot Traefik
  • Container orchestrationnot Traefik
  • Development environmentsnot Traefik
  • Data storagenot Traefik

Traefik

  • API gateway for microservices architecturenot Scaleway
  • Kubernetes ingress controllernot Scaleway
  • Container and VM traffic routingnot Scaleway
  • Cloud-native application managementnot Scaleway

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Scaleway

  • No free tier or trial period mentioned on homepage
  • Specific pricing requires navigating to individual product category pages
  • Base pricing starts at 4.99 EUR per month but varies significantly by service type

Traefik

  • No transparent pricing displayed for Traefik Hub API Gateway or API Management products
  • No subscription period specified for paid tiers
  • Traefik Hub products require contacting sales for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Scaleway

Free
  • DEV1-S$7.99/month
    • 2 vCPU
    • 2GB RAM
    • 20GB SSD

Traefik

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Traefik review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Scaleway if

  • You need virtual instances.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want bare metal.
Scaleway review

Choose Traefik if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud.
  • You also want load balancing.
Traefik review

Questions people ask

Is Scaleway or Traefik better?
Neither clearly leads. Scaleway starts at Free and Traefik at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Scaleway or Traefik?
Scaleway starts at Free and Traefik at Free.
Does Scaleway or Traefik run on more platforms?
Scaleway runs on Web, Api, Cli. Traefik runs on Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud.
Can I use Scaleway for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Scaleway best used for?
Scaleway is most often used for web hosting, container orchestration, development environments, data storage. Of those, web hosting and container orchestration are not what Traefik is typically brought in for.
What can Scaleway do that Traefik cannot?
Scaleway covers Virtual Instances, Bare Metal, Kubernetes Kapsule, Object Storage. Traefik covers API Gateway, Load Balancing, SSL/TLS Termination, Consul. Both handle Kubernetes, Docker.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Scaleway: Does Scaleway have a free tier?

Scaleway does not mention a free tier or trial period on its pricing or homepage. Users must select specific services to see rates.

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Traefik: Is Traefik Proxy free to use?

Yes, Traefik Proxy is completely free and open source. You can download and use it at no cost.

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Scaleway: What is Scaleway's pricing model?

Scaleway uses transparent, usage-based pricing that varies by service. Different categories (bare metal, compute, AI, storage, network) have separate pricing. Dedibox servers start at 4.99 EUR per month.

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Traefik: What pricing model does Traefik use for its paid products?

Traefik Hub products (API Gateway and API Management) use quote-based pricing. Specific rates are not published on the pricing page; you must contact sales to request pricing.

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Scaleway: How does Scaleway billing work?

Scaleway emphasizes transparent, predictable billing where customers know exactly what they'll pay. Users must select products and view pricing within each category.

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