The verdict in three sentences
OVH and Scaleway are the two French references for hosting a corporate website in 2026 with EU data localization and GDPR compliance. OVH is often slightly cheaper (20-120 EUR/month) with a very broad catalog; Scaleway (25-150 EUR/month) bets on modern infrastructure and a polished developer console. Add 10-50 EUR/month of CDN and a 99.9% uptime target for a serious corporate site.
OVH vs Scaleway comparison 2026
A CIO hosting in the EU for compliance must compare beyond price: performance, support and guarantees matter just as much. The ranges below cover an entry VPS to a dedicated server for a high-traffic site.
| Criterion | OVH | Scaleway |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | 20 - 120 EUR/month | 25 - 150 EUR/month |
| EU datacenters | France, EU (Gravelines, Roubaix...) | France (Paris, DC5...) |
| GDPR compliance | Yes, EU data | Yes, EU data |
| Support (pro plans) | 24/7 on managed plans | 24/7 on business plans |
| Console / API | Complete, mature | Modern, very polished |
| Uptime SLA | Up to 99.99% (pro plans) | Up to 99.9% |
Both providers guarantee EU data localization, a central argument for a corporate site subject to GDPR. The choice often comes down to the group's existing ecosystem and the commercial relationship.
Total hosting cost and options
On top of the server come the CDN, backups and monitoring. A serious corporate site plans for redundancy and a recovery plan.
| Line item | 2026 range | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Server (VPS/dedicated) | 20 - 150 EUR/month | Main hosting |
| CDN + WAF | 10 - 50 EUR/month | Performance + security |
| Managed backup | 10 - 40 EUR/month | 30-day retention |
| SSL certificate | Included (Let's Encrypt) | Encryption |
| Uptime monitoring | 5 - 30 EUR/month | 24/7 alerts |
| Monthly total | 45 - 270 EUR/month | - |
A CDN greatly improves LCP for international visitors and absorbs traffic spikes (press releases, campaigns). For a globally-visited site, it is not optional.
Mini case study
Laurent, CIO of a regional banking group, must host the corporate site in the EU for compliance reasons. He compares OVH (dedicated server + CDN at 95 EUR/month) and Scaleway (110 EUR/month). He picks OVH for consistency with his existing estate.
Over 3 years, full hosting (server + CDN + backup + monitoring) comes to about 140 EUR/month, or 5,040 EUR. For a site seen by regulators, investors and 300,000 visitors/year, the cost is marginal against the reputational risk of downtime or a compliance incident.
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FAQ
OVH or Scaleway for GDPR compliance?
Both host in the EU with data localization and meet GDPR. The choice depends mainly on the group's ecosystem and the desired support level.
Do you need a dedicated server for a corporate site?
Not always: a well-sized VPS is enough for a corporate brochure site. Dedicated or cloud is justified at high traffic or for enhanced security requirements.
Is a CDN essential?
For an internationally-visited site, yes: it improves LCP and absorbs spikes. Plan for 10-50 EUR/month depending on served traffic volume.
What does 99.9% uptime mean?
Roughly 8 hours of tolerated downtime per year. OVH pro plans reach 99.99%, under one hour of annual downtime, with a contractual SLA.
What does full hosting cost per month?
Between 45 and 270 EUR/month in 2026 depending on server, CDN, backup and monitoring. For a serious corporate site, budget toward the top of the range.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your traffic, compliance constraints and monthly budget, and we will size the right OVH or Scaleway hosting. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
