Akamai Linode
Akamai stability and clear pricing
Linode (owned by Akamai) is one of the oldest VPS providers, known for simple, transparent pricing and the broad Akamai network. Suitable if you want a reliable traditional provider without complexity.
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What sets Akamai Linode apart
Backups are optional at 25% of the plan price. Overage is charged at about $0.005 per GB.
Plans and prices
5 plans. Monthly price in the provider currency with an approximate USD conversion.
| Plan | vCPU | Memory | Storage | Traffic | Price / mo | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanode 1 GB Shared plans | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 1 TB | $5 | Details |
| Linode 2 GB Shared plans | 1 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 2 TB | $12 | Details |
| Linode 4 GB Shared plans | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $24 | Details |
| Linode 8 GB Shared plans | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $48 | Details |
| Linode 16 GB Shared plans | 8 | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 8 TB | $96 | Details |
Prices exclude taxes. For plans with a promo price, we use the renewal price in comparisons to keep comparisons fair. The source is the official pricing page , last data review: 14 November 2026. Check the provider page to confirm the final price.
Additional costs
These items make the difference between the advertised price and the final invoice.
Calculate your monthly cost
Pick a plan, add backups, extra IPv4 addresses and extra traffic, and see the final number before subscribing.
Prices exclude taxes and any control panel licence. Extra traffic is only charged if you actually exceed the included quota; check the regional quota table above.
Side-by-side with competitors
The cheapest plan meeting the starter requirements (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB storage) at each provider, in USD before taxes.
The comparison matches a price baseline, not the full specification; processors, traffic and managed services can differ. Open a provider to review all of its plans.
Pros, cons, and buying decision
Advantages of Akamai Linode
- Clear pricing without big surprises
- Good technical support available around the clock
- Strong Akamai network for content delivery
- Built-in monitoring and backup tools
Points to watch
- Prices noticeably higher than Hetzner
- Entry plans with modest specifications
- Some advanced products lag behind competitors
- Backups add 25%
When should you choose Akamai Linode?
DecisionSmall businesses that prefer stability and clear pricing.
- If your budget is limited and you want maximum resources for the price.
- If its data centers (11 regions across America, Europe, Asia and Australia) are close to your audience.
- If you're comfortable managing the server yourself without a paid control panel.
Questions about Akamai Linode
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Comparisons including Akamai Linode
Compare directly with other providers in the same price tier.
Price tables across four tiers and use cases
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Vultr is cheaper — Cloud Compute 2 vCPU / 4 GB (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $20
At the 2 vCPU / 4 GB tier: Hetzner Cloud is cheaper — CPX22 (2 vCPU, 4 GB) at $18.75
Is Akamai Linode the cheapest option for your project?
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