Scaleway vs Vercel
Considering a switch from Vercel to a European alternative? Scaleway offers full GDPR compliance and EU-only data hosting without the legal uncertainties that come with US-based services. Here's how they compare on features, pricing, and data protection.
Quick Overview
Scaleway
EU- Headquarters
- Paris, FR
- Pricing
- From €7/mo (usage-based)
- Open Source
- No
Vercel
USVercel is a cloud platform for frontend developers that provides serverless functions, edge networking, and seamless deployment for modern web applications.
The Case for Scaleway
- Scaleway stores all data exclusively in France, Netherlands, Poland, under European jurisdiction. Unlike Vercel, which is subject to the US CLOUD Act and FISA Section 702, Scaleway cannot be compelled by foreign governments to hand over your data.
- Scaleway offers a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that is fully aligned with GDPR Article 28. There is no legal ambiguity about data transfers or adequacy decisions — your data processor is European, and the law that governs it is European.
Why Switch to Scaleway?
Concerns with Vercel
- US CLOUD Act jurisdiction
- Serverless functions run on US-controlled infrastructure
- Deployment data and environment secrets processed on US servers
- No EU-only deployment option available
Scaleway Compliance
GDPRISO 27001SOC 2DPA
- Headquarters
- Paris, FR
- Data Centers
- FR, NL, PL
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Scaleway vs Vercel — FAQ
Is Vercel GDPR compliant?
Vercel may offer GDPR compliance features and EU data residency options, but as a US-headquartered company, it remains subject to the US CLOUD Act and FISA Section 702. These laws can compel US companies to hand over data regardless of where it is stored. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework provides some safeguards, but its predecessors (Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield) were both invalidated by the European Court of Justice. Scaleway, as a European company, is not subject to these US laws at all.
How does Scaleway compare to Vercel in features?
Scaleway offers Virtual instances, Bare metal servers, GPU instances, Managed Kubernetes, and 6 more features. While Vercel's ecosystem may be larger due to its market position, Scaleway covers the core functionality that most teams need. The trade-off is typically between breadth of integrations (Vercel) and data sovereignty with regulatory certainty (Scaleway).
Can I migrate from Vercel to Scaleway?
Yes. Most European software providers, including Scaleway, offer migration tools or documentation to help you transition from US-based services. Under GDPR Article 20, you have the right to data portability — meaning Vercel must provide your data in a machine-readable format. The migration process varies in complexity depending on your data volume and integrations, but for most teams it can be completed within a few days to a few weeks.