Balanced for every cloud need
Perfectly tuned for workloads that require a mix of compute, memory, and network performance.
General Purpose Instances
The best balance of price and performance.
Shared or dedicated: your choice
Tailor performance to your needs with shared vCPUs for cost savings, or dedicated cores for full-speed, production-ready power.
Your go-to instance for most cloud apps
Not sure what you need? Start here. With flexible configurations and robust performance, General Purpose fits most workloads.
Choose how your Instances are provisioned
Shared resources
They provide a cost-effective solution for development and production workloads with non-intensive requirements: low-traffic websites, small production applications, etc.
Physical cores are securely shared across multiple Instances (with no data being shared), meaning performance may be impacted by other workloads.
Dedicated resources
They are ideal for production-grade, compute-intensive applications that require dedicated resources: high-traffic websites, SaaS hosting, data analytics, etc.
Physical cores are dedicated to your usage, meaning performance will not be impacted by other users.
The balanced cloud infrastructure that works
With an ideal mix of compute, memory, and networking, General Purpose virtual machines are the default choice for reliable performance across most common applications. Whether you’re scaling dev/test environments or hosting production-grade applications, these instances deliver consistent performance and value for a wide range of workloads.
Host scalable online shops, marketplaces, or content-driven websites using platforms like Magento, WordPress, or Ghost. General Purpose Instances offer the balanced performance needed to handle traffic spikes, manage dynamic content, and support secure transactions.
Run containerized microservices or REST APIs with consistent responsiveness. With the right mix of CPU and memory, General Purpose Instances are ideal for applications built on frameworks like Node.js, Django, or Flask, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
Deploy production-grade databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB that require stable compute and I/O. Dedicated vCPU options give you the horsepower to process concurrent queries while maintaining low latency and uptime guarantees.
Specifications
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Architecture
Choose between ARM and x86 (AMD EPYC).
- processor
vCPU
From 2 to 64 shared or dedicated cores.
- memory
Memory
From 4 to 256 GB.
- bandwidth
Bandwidth
From 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps.
- operations_configure
Operating system
Windows or Ubuntu.
- service_level
SLA
From 99% and up to 99.5%.
Save on your compute costs
Commit to a monthly spend on General Purpose Instances, and enjoy a discount up to 25% on your compute bill.
Why choose Scaleway’s Savings Plans:
- Reduce your infrastructure costs by committing for the duration of your choice (12 or 36 months)
- Predict your monthly expenses and increase control over your cloud spend
- Adjust your compute resources for maximum flexibility and agility, at no extra cost
Choose a plan duration
What’s your estimated monthly infrastructure cost?
Your monthly price
2000€1860€7% off
You will save1680€in 1 year
Discover our full range of virtual machines
Development
Ideal for building, testing, and deploying lightweight applications.
Compute Optimized
Built for raw CPU power and compute-intensive applications.
Memory Optimized
Designed for data-intensive workloads requiring large amounts of RAM.
Choose the cloud that makes sense
Customer data sovereignty
Dependency is the enemy of resilience: customers want their data hosted by a regional provider. Gain sovereignty with our multi-cloud tools & infrastructure.
Sustainable data centers
We recycle our hardware, only use renewable energy, and pay close attention to our water usage. Additionally, our Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is available online 24/7 for you to see for yourself.
Low latency
Every complete cloud ecosystem needs 100% reliability, which is why we provide nine Availability Zones in three different regions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Virtual Instance?
A Virtual Instance is a virtual machine in the cloud.
What is a General Purpose Instance?
General Purpose virtual machines provide a balance of compute, memory, and networking resource - making them suitable for a wide range of workloads. They offer the best price-performance ratio with flexible vCPU to RAM ratio. In other words, these Instances keep costs down while still supporting a wide variety of cloud applications.
What is the difference between shared and dedicated resources?
There are two types of CPU provisioning: shared and dedicated vCPUs.
Choose shared resources if you’re running non-critical or experimental workloads, or if budget is a priority over performance consistency.
Choose dedicated resources if your application requires stable, predictable CPU performance, or if you’re in a production environment with strict performance requirements.
Learn more here.
How to choose the right Instance?
Scaleway offers several types of Instances, each with their own set of resources and technical specifications.
What is the difference between x86 and ARM architectures?
The difference between x86 and ARM architectures lies in their technical specifications and ecological impact. x86 architecture has been dominant in cloud computing and data centers for decades and typically support AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon processors. ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) processors offer a new type of instance, know for their energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Learn more here.
How am I billed for Instances consumption?
You can opt for a “pay as you go” model, paying only for what you consume. This approach gives you the flexibility to provision resources and delete resources when needed.
If you anticipate a consistent usage volume, Savings Plans offer a flexible pricing structure designed to optimize compute costs. By committing to a consistent monthly spend, you can benefit from up to 25% discount for long-term savings.
Learn more about Savings Plans here.