Akamai (Linode) Cloud vs Akamai Cloud (Linode)
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Akamai (Linode) Cloud and Akamai Cloud (Linode).
Akamai (Linode) Cloud Developer cloud with competitive flat pricing | Akamai Cloud (Linode) Renewable energy cloud hosting from Akamai | |
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| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.0 (140 reviews) | 4.2 (300 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Developers who want cloud VPS with the reliability of Akamai's network at predictable flat pricing | Eco-conscious developers and businesses wanting renewable-powered cloud hosting with zero renewal pricing surprises |
| 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 | free ssldaily backupsgreen hosting24 7 support |
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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
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
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