The cheapest alternative to Stackscale

If you manage critical infrastructure in Europe, it is very likely that you have considered what Stackscale is.

It is a solid reference in the Stackscale Spain market, known for its integration in the Stackscale Grupo Aire. However, when renewing contracts or scaling projects, many IT managers face a significant barrier: the cost.

Did you know there is an alternative that matches the quality of dedicated hardware but significantly reduces the monthly bill?

Naranjatec Private Cloud presents itself not just as an alternative, but as the smart choice: same hardware quality, KVM technology, and structural cost savings.

What is Stackscale and why look for alternatives to Stackscale S.L?

To understand the savings, we must first analyze the market standard. Stackscale S.L (also operating internationally as Stackscale B.V) offers high-quality bare metal solutions. Its reputation is solid, and its brand image (visible in the Stackscale logo at many industry events) is recognizable.

However, when comparing the value proposition, Naranjatec offers an equally dedicated, scalable, and exclusive infrastructure, but with a much more aggressive pricing model.

While other providers pass high marketing and management costs onto their final rates, Naranjatec focuses mainly on the silicon and direct support.

What differences does a speed test reveal between Stackscale and Naranjatec?

Performance is the key. Many users look to run a Stackscale speed test or a Stackscale latency test to determine if the investment is worth it.

Naranjatec has nothing to envy in this regard, even exceeding expectations in standard configurations without extra costs:

Connectivity: Nodes with dual 10 Gbps fiber links and direct connection to AMS-IX.
Storage: While some solutions rely on an external Stackscale CDN or charge extra for fast drives, Naranjatec comes with datacenter-grade NVMe by default.
Processing: Hardware with more than 3 GHz per core guaranteed.

If you run a comparative Stackscale speed test against a Naranjatec node, you’ll see that latency and bandwidth are competitive, but at a fraction of the cost.

Price Comparison: Is it really cheaper than Stackscale?

This is where the scale tips decisively. When reviewing the operational costs of Stackscale CIF (B86539250) versus the Naranjatec proposal, the savings are massive, especially in computing capacity (vCores).

Here is the real cost comparison:

vCore

Stackscale (estimated): ~€20.00 / real core
Naranjatec Private Cloud: €2.20 / core (4-year contract)
Approximate saving: ~89%

RAM

Stackscale (estimated): ~€1.20 / GB
Naranjatec Private Cloud: €1.10 / GB
Approximate saving: ~8%

Storage

Stackscale (estimated): ~€0.06 / GB (SSD / NVMe)
Naranjatec Private Cloud: €0.055 / GB (Datacenter NVMe)
Approximate saving: ~8%

Backup

Stackscale: additional cost
Naranjatec Private Cloud: included (Acronis)
Saving: 100%

Impact on your monthly bill

For a typical node configuration (250 vCores, 1000 GB RAM, 10 TB storage):

Stackscale: could exceed €7,000 per month
Naranjatec: approximately €2,750 per month

We are talking about an annual saving of over €50,000, freeing budget for other critical areas of your business.

Cost Savings

51.25%

Naranjatec

Stackscale

What virtualization technology does Stackscale use?

Here lies a major technical difference. When a team evaluates the performance of a Stackscale Linux or Windows instance, they look for stability and direct hardware access.

Naranjatec relies on open and robust standards:

KVM Technology: We use KVM virtualization (Kernel-based Virtual Machine). This ensures near-native performance, ideal for databases and CPU-intensive applications, offering the same or better reliability than you might expect when using Stackscale Linux servers.

Management with Virtualizor: You have full control. From a centralized panel, you manage your KVM virtual machines with total autonomy (creation, VNC, reboots), without relying on support tickets for routine tasks.

Total Freedom: Using KVM, there is no vendor lock-in. You can deploy any operating system and configure it yourself.

What security does it offer compared to large groups like Stackscale Grupo Aire?

It is common to associate the size of a group like Stackscale Grupo Aire with greater security, but Naranjatec fully meets the strictest European standards:

Data sovereignty: Servers 100% hosted in the EU (GDPR compliant).
Certifications: Data centers certified ISO 27001.
Included backups: Acronis technology included in the price (7-day daily retention and 4-week weekly retention).
Human support: Second-level phone support and 24/7 monitoring of the entire infrastructure (nodes and Virtualizor).

Why choose Naranjatec today?

If you are in the comparison phase, reviewing Stackscale S.L proposals and doing the numbers, the conclusion is both financial and technical. Naranjatec offers:

100% dedicated hardware with KVM virtualization, ensuring stable performance without overselling.

Massive savings on vCores of up to 89% compared to other market options. All of this is supported by a transparent and predictable infrastructure, with no hidden costs or billing surprises, ideal for companies that need full control and long-term stability.

The question is not whether you can afford to switch to Naranjatec, but whether your company can afford to keep paying the extra cost of other options for the same performance.

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