What is the difference between OpenAI and Scaleway?

OpenAI and Scaleway are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: OpenAI or Scaleway?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between OpenAI and Scaleway?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 5 different GPU models across both OpenAI and Scaleway, with 0 models available from both providers.

OpenAI vs Scaleway

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between OpenAI and Scaleway. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

OpenAI

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Scaleway

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

OpenAI GPUs

Scaleway GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 0OpenAI: 0Scaleway: 5

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 10/24/2026, 11:17:22 PM

GPU Model ↑	OpenAI Price	Scaleway Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.21/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.21/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.57/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.57/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.39/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $0.88/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$1.65/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $1.65/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API

H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.21/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.21/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$3.57/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $3.57/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$8.39/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Scaleway Instances API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $8.39/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$0.88/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $0.88/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Scaleway	Not Available	$1.65/hr★ Best	—	Scaleway Instances API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Scaleway $1.65/hour Updated: 10/24/2026 ★Best Price Scaleway Instances API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 40Both available: 0OpenAI: 28Scaleway: 12

Showing 15 of 40 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/24/2026, 11:17:22 PM

Model ↑	OpenAI	Scaleway	Input Diff ↕
DeepSeek V4 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.448 in $0.895 out	—
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.672 in $2.01 out	—
Gemma 4 26B Google	Not available	$0.280 in $0.560 out	—
GLM-5.2 Z.ai	Not available	$2.01 in $6.16 out	—
GLM-5.3 Z.ai	Not available	$2.01 in $6.16 out	—
GPT-3.5 Turbo OpenAI	$0.500 in $1.50 out	Not available	—
GPT-4.1 OpenAI	$2.00 in $8.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-4.1 mini OpenAI	$0.400 in $1.60 out	Not available	—
GPT-4.1 nano OpenAI	$0.100 in $0.400 out	Not available	—
GPT-4o OpenAI	$2.50 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-4o mini OpenAI	$0.150 in $0.600 out	Not available	—
GPT-5 OpenAI	$1.25 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-5 mini OpenAI	$0.250 in $2.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-5 Nano OpenAI	$0.050 in $0.400 out	Not available	—
GPT-5 Pro OpenAI	$15.00 in $120.00 out	Not available	—

Features Comparison

OpenAI

GPT Model Family
GPT-6 Astra for complex reasoning and coding, GPT-6 Sol to balance capability and cost, and GPT-6 Luna for cost-sensitive, high-volume workloads
Reasoning Models
Reasoning models for multi-step, complex tasks
Image Generation
Generate images as output with GPT Image 2
Realtime and Audio
Realtime API for voice applications plus endpoints to analyze, transcribe, and generate audio
Multimodal Capabilities
Process text, images, audio, and video inputs with unified models
Function Calling
Structured outputs and tool use for building agents and workflows

Scaleway

GPU Instances
L4, L40S, H100 (PCIe and SXM) and B300-SXM (Blackwell) GPU instances in configurations from 1 to 8 GPUs.
Generative APIs
Serverless, pay-per-token access to hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, plus dedicated GPU deployments for models that need isolated capacity.
Bare Metal
Dedibox dedicated servers and cloud-integrated Elastic Metal alongside GPU and virtual instance compute.
Managed Kubernetes
Kapsule and Kosmos managed Kubernetes offerings for containerized workloads.
EU Data Sovereignty
Infrastructure across multiple multi-availability-zone European regions, with data residency in the EU.
Automation Tooling
Console, API, CLI and Terraform provider for provisioning and lifecycle automation.

Pros & Cons

OpenAI

Advantages

Industry-leading model performance and accuracy
Extensive training data providing unmatched breadth across languages and domains
Developer-friendly SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and other languages
Comprehensive documentation and large community

Considerations

Higher cost compared to open-source alternatives
Token usage can scale quickly with conversation threads
Data privacy concerns for sensitive applications

Scaleway

Advantages

GPU lineup spanning L4 through B300-SXM (Blackwell) in 1-8 GPU configurations
Two inference paths: serverless per-token Generative APIs and dedicated GPU deployments for the same model catalog
European headquarters with data residency across multiple multi-AZ EU regions
Free tier for trying Generative APIs, including a token allowance and audio transcription minutes

Considerations

On-demand hourly pricing only; no reserved or spot pricing published for GPU Instances
Some GPU types are limited to specific availability zones
Faster support response times require a paid support plan

Compute Services

OpenAI

Scaleway

Pricing Options

OpenAI

Pay-per-token

Charged based on tokens processed for both input and output

Batch API

50% discount for asynchronous batch processing

Prompt Caching

Discounts for recently seen input tokens

Scaleway

On-demand GPU Instances

Hourly per-instance billing for L4, L40S, H100 and B300-SXM configurations, with no reserved or spot options.

Generative APIs - Serverless

Pay-per-token billing for hosted chat, vision, embedding and audio models, with a discount for Batches API requests.

Generative APIs - Dedicated Deployment

Hourly billing by GPU resource type for isolated model hosting.

Bare Metal

Dedibox and Elastic Metal dedicated servers, billed separately from GPU compute.

Getting Started

OpenAI

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at platform.openai.com
2
Generate API key
Create an API key in the dashboard and store it securely
3
Install SDK
Install the OpenAI SDK for Python, JavaScript, or your preferred language
4
Make your first call
Use the SDK to call OpenAI models for text generation or other tasks

Scaleway

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up in the Scaleway console and complete identity verification.
2
Choose a region
Select an availability zone; some GPU types are limited to specific zones.
3
Launch a GPU Instance or call a Generative API
Provision a GPU Instance from the console, API, CLI or Terraform, or call a hosted model through the Generative APIs.
4
Connect and deploy
Connect to the running instance, or integrate the API endpoint into an application.
5
Monitor usage and get support
Track consumption in the console and reach support via ticket, with paid plans offering hotline access.

Support & Global Availability

OpenAI

Global Regions

Global availability with data residency options in US, Europe, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia, and UAE

Support

Documentation, Help Center, Developer Forum, email support, and enterprise support plans with dedicated account managers

Scaleway

Global Regions

GPU Instances span multiple multi-availability-zone regions in Europe; Generative APIs (serverless and dedicated) are currently served from the Paris region.

Support

24/7 ticket support included on every plan; paid Advanced, Business and Enterprise tiers add hotline access, faster response times and, on Enterprise, a dedicated technical account manager. Additional resources include documentation, a community Slack and a public status page; support is offered in English and French.