Akamai Cloud (Linode) vs Over the Wire
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Akamai Cloud (Linode) and Over the Wire.
Akamai Cloud (Linode) Renewable energy cloud hosting from Akamai | Over the Wire Australian managed cloud hosting and connectivity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.2 (300 reviews) | 4.7 (94 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Eco-conscious developers and businesses wanting renewable-powered cloud hosting with zero renewal pricing surprises | Australian businesses wanting managed cloud hosting bundled with reliable connectivity from an Australian provider |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $5.00/mo✓ | $20.00/mo |
| Renewal price | $5.00/mo✓ | $20.00/mo |
| Renewal hike | +0% | +0% |
| Renewal transparency | good | good |
| Money-back days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99%✓ | 99.9% |
| Hosting amenities | ||
| cPanel included | ||
| WordPress 1-click | ✓ | |
| Staging environment | ||
| Daily backups | ||
| Free SSL | ||
| Free domain | ||
| Free migration | ||
| Phone support | ✓ | |
| Live chat | ||
| LiteSpeed server | ||
| Green hosting | ✓ | |
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | United StatesUnited KingdomGermanySingaporeJapanAustralia+1 | Australia |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | free ssldaily backupsgreen hosting24 7 support | free ssldaily backupsphone supportaustralian servers |
| Visit Akamai Cloud (Linode) → | Visit Over the Wire → | |
Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Pros
- + 100% renewable energy across all datacentres
- + No renewal price increase — flat pricing
- + Enterprise DDoS protection included
Cons
- - Requires more technical knowledge than shared hosting
- - No cPanel — uses custom Linode Manager
Over the Wire
Pros
- + Australian-owned with Brisbane and Sydney datacenters
- + Managed cloud with connectivity bundled
- + Transparent flat pricing
Cons
- - Enterprise-focused pricing
- - Business connectivity focus — not for personal sites
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