Linode (Akamai)
by Linode (Akamai)
Developer cloud platform with simple pricing and global infrastructure by Akamai
Score
Score
Our verdict
Linode (now part of Akamai) provides simple, affordable cloud computing with excellent documentation, predictable pricing, and a developer-friendly platform.
Overview
Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CompareBestAI Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
Linode (acquired by Akamai in 2022) is a cloud computing platform known for simple pricing, excellent documentation, and a developer-friendly experience. It's the original alternative to AWS complexity.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·VPS benchmarking
- ·Kubernetes deployment
- ·API testing
- ·Documentation review
Method
Compared against DigitalOcean and Hetzner
Reviewer
CompareBestAI Team
Plans & pricing
Nanode 1GB
Small projects
- 1GB RAM
- 1 CPU
- 25GB SSD
- 1TB bandwidth
Linode 4GB
Medium projects
- 4GB RAM
- 2 CPUs
- 80GB SSD
- 4TB bandwidth
Linode 8GB
Production
- 8GB RAM
- 4 CPUs
- 160GB SSD
- 5TB bandwidth
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Linode (Akamai) | DigitalOcean | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docs | |||
| Best-in-class documentation | |||
| Edge | |||
| Akamai CDN integration | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Developers
Simple pricing, clean API, excellent docs
Akamai ecosystem
CDN and edge computing integration
Less suited for
Maximum value
Hetzner offers more resources per dollar
Managed hosting
Self-service — you manage the server
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- Cloud VPS
- Kubernetes hosting
- Developer cloud
- Application hosting
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- API
- CLI
- Akamai CDN
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
Category
Price
- $5/mo
Free version
Best for
- Developer cloud workloads
- Hosting apps and databases
- Predictable low-cost infrastructure
Frequently asked questions
Linode (Akamai)
Infrastructure & Hosting
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Visit the Linode (Akamai) website to explore plans and pricing.
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