Akamai Nanode 1GB vs Akamai (Linode) Cloud
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Akamai Nanode 1GB and Akamai (Linode) Cloud.
Akamai Nanode 1GB Akamai (Linode) entry VPS — $5/month flat | Akamai (Linode) Cloud Developer cloud with competitive flat pricing | |
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| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.6 (347 reviews)✓ | 4.0 (140 reviews) |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Developers wanting a globally distributed $5 flat-rate VPS from Akamai's infrastructure | Developers who want cloud VPS with the reliability of Akamai's network at predictable flat pricing |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $5.00/mo | $5.00/mo |
| Renewal price | $5.00/mo | $5.00/mo |
| Renewal hike | +0% | +0% |
| Renewal transparency | good | good |
| Money-back days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| 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 | United StatesUnited KingdomGermanySingaporeJapanAustralia+1 |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | green hosting24 7 support | green hosting24 7 support |
| Visit Akamai Nanode 1GB → | Visit Akamai (Linode) Cloud → | |
Akamai Nanode 1GB
Pros
- + Flat $5/month — no renewal increase ever
- + DDoS protection included free
- + 11 global datacenter options
Cons
- - 1GB RAM on entry — limited for WordPress
- - No managed WordPress option
Akamai (Linode) Cloud
Pros
- + Flat transparent pricing — never increases
- + DDoS protection included free
- + 11 global datacenter locations
Cons
- - Requires technical knowledge — no managed WordPress
- - No cPanel — custom Linode Manager
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