The verdict in three sentences
For a B2B showcase site with an extranet, two European hosts stand out in 2026: OVHcloud and Scaleway, both EU sovereign cloud, with VPS from EUR 15 to 100/month depending on load. The choice hinges less on raw price than on SLA, data location and support quality during an incident. For a CIO, the core issue is GDPR compliance: hosting in the EU radically simplifies data transfers and DPAs.
OVH vs Scaleway: the 2026 comparison
Both players are solid and GDPR-compliant. Their differences show in range, ergonomics and support. Here are 2026 orders of magnitude for a B2B site + extranet.
| Criterion | OVHcloud | Scaleway |
|---|---|---|
| VPS (B2B site) | EUR 15-80/mo | EUR 20-100/mo |
| Location | France (Roubaix, Gravelines) | France (Paris, DC5) |
| CDN | EUR 10-40/mo | EUR 15-50/mo |
| Stated SLA | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Standard support | ticket + phone | ticket + chat |
| Compliance | GDPR, health-data option | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Ecosystem | very broad | modern, dev-friendly |
OVH covers more cases (including health-data hosting); Scaleway appeals to technical teams with its API and ergonomics.
EU vs US: the GDPR trade-off
The underlying question is not OVH vs Scaleway but EU vs US. Hosting with a US provider (even via a European region) exposes you to transfer risk and complicates DPAs. Here are the concrete implications.
| Issue | EU host (OVH/Scaleway) | US host (EU region) |
|---|---|---|
| Data transfer | none outside EU | extraterritorial risk |
| DPA complexity | low | high |
| Typical monthly cost | EUR 15-100 | EUR 25-150 |
| Sovereignty | full | partial |
| France latency | very low | low |
| B2B sales argument | strong (sovereignty) | medium |
For an extranet handling client data, EU hosting is the default choice in 2026, both legally and commercially.
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Mini case study
Nadia, CIO of a B2B software vendor in Nantes, hosts a showcase site and a client extranet on a US VPS at EUR 130/month, with complex DPAs at every audit. She migrates to an OVH VPS at EUR 55/month + CDN at EUR 25/month. Direct saving: (130 - 80) x 12 = EUR 600/year. But the real gain is GDPR simplification: two lawyer-days avoided per year (estimated at 2 x EUR 1,200), i.e. EUR 2,400 more, plus a sovereignty argument she highlights in bids.
FAQ
Is a US host with an EU region enough for GDPR? Not entirely: even with servers in Europe, a US provider remains subject to extraterritorial laws, which complicates DPAs. An EU host removes that risk at the source.
What does a 99.9% SLA really cover? About 8 h 45 of maximum downtime per year. Check the compensation terms and the incident definition: an SLA without clear penalties is mostly a moral commitment.
Do you need a CDN for a B2B site? Yes as soon as you have international traffic or heavy media: a CDN at EUR 10-50/month improves speed and absorbs spikes. It is a small cost for a real performance gain.
OVH or Scaleway for a small team? Scaleway appeals to dev teams with its modern API; OVH reassures with its range and phone support. Both suit a GDPR-compliant B2B site.
What total monthly budget to plan? For a showcase site + extranet in 2026: roughly EUR 40 to 150/month all-in (VPS + CDN + backups), depending on traffic and redundancy level.
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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.
