OffshoreVps vs Scaleway
France's biggest independent cloud, Iliad-owned. Here's how the two actually compare on identity, payment and jurisdiction.
Why OffshoreVps wins here
No name, email or ID required at all — not even the Email + government photo ID that Scaleway asks for.
10 global locations, not locked to a single jurisdiction (vs Scaleway's 3 locations).
9 cryptocurrencies accepted, including Monero, paid directly on-chain — no card, no processor.
OffshoreVps vs Scaleway
| Feature | OffshoreVps | Scaleway |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & payment | ||
| Signup requires | A generated login, no email | Email + government photo ID |
| Cryptocurrency accepted | 9 coins incl. Monero | No |
| Monero (XMR) accepted | Yes | No |
| KYC / identity verification | None, ever | Mandatory photo-ID verification |
| Reach & trust | ||
| Locations | 10 | 3 |
| Founded | 2025 | 1999 |
Competitor facts are sourced from Scaleway's own site or independent privacy trackers at time of writing and can change — confirm current terms before switching. We only show rows we've actually verified; nothing here is a guess.
Should you switch from Scaleway?
Pick OffshoreVps if
You want real infrastructure without a card, a billing address, or an identity check at any point.
Stay with Scaleway if
You need Scaleway's specific enterprise support tier, compliance certification, or an existing contract that's working fine.
Scaleway has been operating since 1999 (about 27 years) with an established customer base. We'd rather give a fair account than pretend an established company has no track record.
Switching from Scaleway: common questions
01Is OffshoreVps cheaper than Scaleway?
Our VPS plans start at $5.76/mo for a custom build (1 vCPU, 2 GB) and $8.16/mo for Comet (2 vCPU, 4 GB DDR4). Pricing varies by plan and location on both sides, so check Scaleway's current pricing directly before comparing.
02Does Scaleway accept Monero?
OffshoreVps accepts 9 cryptocurrencies including Monero, with a unique deposit address per order. Confirm Scaleway's current payment options directly with them.
03Do I need to give Scaleway my ID?
We can't speak to Scaleway's exact requirements — confirm with them directly. OffshoreVps never asks for a name, email or ID at any point; your account is a generated login with no inbox and no real email address.
04How do I move from Scaleway to OffshoreVps?
Snapshot or copy your data to a new OffshoreVps server in your chosen location, restore it, point your DNS at the new server, then cancel the old service once everything checks out.
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