Vultr vs Akamai Cloud (Linode)
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Vultr and Akamai Cloud (Linode).
Vultr 32 datacenter locations — high frequency NVMe VPS | Akamai Cloud (Linode) Renewable energy cloud hosting from Akamai | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 4.0 (232 reviews) | 4.2 (300 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | paid | paid |
| Best for | Developers wanting fast VPS across 32 global locations with flat transparent 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 KingdomGermanyNetherlandsFranceAustralia+5 | United StatesUnited KingdomGermanySingaporeJapanAustralia+1 |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | nvme storage24 7 support | free ssldaily backupsgreen hosting24 7 support |
| Visit Vultr → | Visit Akamai Cloud (Linode) → | |
Vultr
Pros
- + 32 global datacenter locations — most in the market
- + Transparent flat pricing — no renewal surprises
- + High Frequency NVMe plans deliver fast I/O
Cons
- - No managed WordPress — requires technical knowledge
- - No cPanel — use Softaculous or manual install
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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