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Bluehost vs Linode (Akamai Cloud)

BluehostNewfold
6.1/ 10
Higher score
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Bluehost wins 2, Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 1 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricBluehostLinode (Akamai Cloud)
Score
Winner: right
6.17.7
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Newfold DigitalNewfold
Akamai Technologies
Founded
20032003
Best for
Almost nobody — the WordPress.org recommendation is paid placementTeams needing global edge integration with Akamai
Price per mo
Winner: left
$3.99/ mo$5.00/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
3.5×
Tagline
Newfold's flagship, with the bait-and-switch to matchAkamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soul
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Bluehost3 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Free domain for first year
  • One-click WordPress install
  • Refund window of 30 days
– Cons
  • Renewal ~3.5x the intro price
  • Owned by Newfold Digital (not disclosed prominently)
  • WP.org "recommendation" is a paid placement
  • Heavy pre-checked upsells at checkout
Linode (Akamai Cloud)4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • Tight integration with Akamai edge network
  • Enterprise-grade SLAs available
  • Predictable monthly billing
  • 1TB transfer on entry plan
– Cons
  • Pricier than Hetzner for comparable specs
  • Indie culture eroded post-Akamai acquisition
  • Brand transition causing some product confusion