Akamai (Linode) Cloud vs Web24
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Akamai (Linode) Cloud and Web24.
Akamai (Linode) Cloud Developer cloud with competitive flat pricing | Web24 Australian cloud hosting from Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.0 (140 reviews) | 4.4 (293 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Developers who want cloud VPS with the reliability of Akamai's network at predictable flat pricing | Australian businesses and developers wanting managed cloud hosting from a locally-owned Australian provider |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $5.00/mo✓ | $9.95/mo |
| Renewal price | $5.00/mo✓ | $9.95/mo |
| Renewal hike | +0% | +0% |
| Renewal transparency | good | good |
| Money-back days | 0 days | 30 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 | green hosting24 7 support | free ssldaily backupsphone supportaustralian servers |
| Visit Akamai (Linode) Cloud → | Visit Web24 → | |
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
Web24
Pros
- + Australian-owned cloud hosting
- + Transparent flat pricing — no renewal increases
- + Melbourne datacenter
Cons
- - More expensive than US-based providers
- - Limited global reach
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