OpenClaw on Scaleway
Deploy OpenClaw on Scaleway — GDPR-first European cloud
Scaleway is a French cloud provider and subsidiary of Iliad Group, offering developer-friendly infrastructure with strong European data sovereignty credentials. Deploy OpenClaw on Scaleway for full GDPR compliance with data centers exclusively in Paris and Amsterdam, a clean API-first platform designed for developers, and competitive European pricing. Scaleway provides instances ranging from lightweight development servers to production-grade compute with GPU acceleration powered by NVIDIA H100 chips. For European teams prioritizing data residency, competitive pricing, and environmental sustainability, Scaleway is an excellent choice for hosting OpenClaw.
Setup Steps
- 1Create a DEV1-S or DEV1-M instance with Ubuntu 22.04 in the Scaleway Console
- 2Select at least 2 vCPU and 2 GB RAM (DEV1-S meets the minimum)
- 3Add your SSH key in the Scaleway credentials manager
- 4Enter the public IP address in the DeployClaw dashboard
Recommended Specs
- DEV1-S: 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD (minimum for OpenClaw)
- DEV1-M: 3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD (recommended)
- GPU instances with NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H100 available
- Data centers in Paris (France) and Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Starting from Varies server cost + $29/mo DeployClaw
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Scaleway instance should I choose for OpenClaw?
The DEV1-M (3 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) is recommended for most OpenClaw deployments. The DEV1-S (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) meets minimum requirements for light use. Check Scaleway’s website for current pricing. Total cost is your Scaleway instance plus DeployClaw (starting at $29/mo).
Is Scaleway GDPR compliant for OpenClaw deployments?
Yes. Scaleway is a French company with data centers exclusively in Paris and Amsterdam. All data processing is subject to French and EU law. Scaleway holds HDS (Health Data Hosting) and SecNumCloud certifications, making it suitable for sensitive OpenClaw deployments requiring strict European data residency.
Does Scaleway offer GPU instances for running local AI models with OpenClaw?
Yes. Scaleway provides GPU instances powered by NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H100 chips. These work with DeployClaw and enable running local AI models through Ollama or llama.cpp alongside your OpenClaw deployment — keeping all AI inference within European borders.
What makes Scaleway different from other European cloud providers?
Scaleway differentiates through its developer-first API design, competitive pricing, carbon-neutral data centers, and French data sovereignty. Unlike Hetzner, Scaleway offers managed Kubernetes, serverless functions, and H100 GPU instances. Unlike OVH, Scaleway focuses on a modern developer experience with Terraform providers and a CLI tool.
Other Providers
Deploy OpenClaw on any supported cloud provider or your own hardware