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Scalingo vs Tines

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Scalingo and Tines — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Scalingo vs Tines: at a glance

FeatureScalingoTines
SectorDevOpsDevOps
Velocity score5.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themespaas, buildpacks, node.js, network-securitysecurity automation, permissions, ai governance, records
Last editorial update1d ago1h ago
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What is Scalingo?

Scalingo makes Node.js 26 the default runtime across its stacks.

Scalingo is a European PaaS that keeps runtimes close to upstream. On November 9 its Application Firewall became available for all applications, with CLI 1.52.0 adding commands to manage the rules. On November 12 it added Node.js 22.23.5, 24.22.3 and 26.13.1 and made the latest Node 26 the default on every stack, including for Ruby apps.

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What is Tines?

Tines lets admins grant each product area separately without splitting teams.

Tines is a security-automation platform whose recent releases split between Records and Cases as a structured data layer and governance controls around Apps and AI. The November 13 release lets admins grant access to each product area independently, so analysts and builders on the same team can see different parts of the platform. It follows tenant-wide fallback models and a multi-path Condition action earlier in the month.

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Scalingo vs Tines: editorial side-by-side

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Scalingo
DEVOPS
5.0

Scalingo makes Node.js 26 the default runtime across its stacks.

◆ Current state

Scalingo is a European PaaS that keeps runtimes close to upstream. On November 9 its Application Firewall became available for all applications, with CLI 1.52.0 adding commands to manage the rules. On November 12 it added Node.js 22.23.5, 24.22.3 and 26.13.1 and made the latest Node 26 the default on every stack, including for Ruby apps.

◆ Where it's heading

The month mixes new edge security controls with steady runtime upkeep. Moving the default to the current LTS line soon after it appears keeps new apps on current versions.

◆ Prediction

Expect the firewall to gain more options, IPv6 ranges being the obvious gap, alongside the usual buildpack updates.

T
Tines
DEVOPS
5.0

Tines lets admins grant each product area separately without splitting teams.

◆ Current state

Tines is a security-automation platform whose recent releases split between Records and Cases as a structured data layer and governance controls around Apps and AI. The November 13 release lets admins grant access to each product area independently, so analysts and builders on the same team can see different parts of the platform. It follows tenant-wide fallback models and a multi-path Condition action earlier in the month.

◆ Where it's heading

Records has gained new field types, a v2 read API, and write access through the Tines MCP server, turning it into a system of record that AI clients can edit. The admin track keeps getting finer: SSO-group app restrictions, keyless cloud credentials, tenant model fallbacks and now per-product permissions all move control below the team level.

◆ Prediction

The next likely step is per-team or per-story AI model policies, extending tenant-level defaults the way permissions just moved below the team. A write-side Records API v2 to match the September read endpoints also fits the pattern.

Alternatives to Scalingo and Tines

Other DevOps products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Scalingo or Tines.

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Recent activity from Scalingo and Tines

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 16h agoTinesMore granular control over product access
  2. 1d agoTinesCondition actions now support multiple paths
  3. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - Python - Python 3.15 is now the default version
  4. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - Java - Webapp Runner (Tomcat) 9.0.123.0 and 10.1.61.0 are now available
  5. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - PHP - Composer 2.11.2 is now available
  6. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - Python - uv 0.13.6 is now available
  7. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - Python - Pipenv 2026.10.4 is now available
  8. 1d agoScalingobuildpacks - Ruby: Default Node.js version is now 26.13.1
  9. 12d agoTinesSet default fallback models for your whole tenant
  10. 29d agoTinesKeyless cloud credentials with workload identity federation
  11. 1mo agoTinesFull-text search and filter groups in Cases
  12. 1mo agoTinesCreate, update, and delete Records via the Tines MCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Scalingo and Tines?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Scalingo and Tines are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is Scalingo better than Tines?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Scalingo and Tines are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other DevOps products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to Scalingo?

Top Scalingo alternatives in DevOps are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Scalingo alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/scalingo for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to Tines?

Top Tines alternatives in DevOps are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Tines alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/tines for the full list with editorial commentary on each.