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DigitalOcean vs Linode (Akamai Cloud)

Higher score
DigitalOceanIndie
8.6/ 10
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: DigitalOcean wins 2, Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 0 (2 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricDigitalOceanLinode (Akamai Cloud)
Score
Winner: left
8.67.7
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: left
IndependentIndie
Akamai Technologies
Founded
20112003
Best for
Developers wanting cloud simplicityFolks needing Akamai's edge with VPS
Price per mo
Winner: left
$4.00/ mo$5.00/ mo
Renewal multiplier
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Tagline
Developer-friendly cloud, fair pricing, no surprisesAkamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soul
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
DigitalOcean4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Flat, predictable monthly pricing
  • ✓Top-notch documentation and tutorials
  • ✓Clean API with Terraform support
  • ✓Strong managed DB and Spaces offerings
– Cons
  • ✗More expensive than Hetzner for similar specs
  • ✗Bandwidth overage fees add up
  • ✗Paid support needed above basic tier
Linode (Akamai Cloud)4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Tight integration with Akamai edge
  • ✓Predictable $5 monthly billing
  • ✓1TB transfer on entry plan
  • ✓Enterprise-grade options available
– Cons
  • ✗More expensive than Hetzner
  • ✗Lost indie culture post-Akamai
  • ✗Brand transition causing confusion
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitDigitalOcean ↗Score 8.6VisitLinode (Akamai Cloud) ↗Score 7.7
← Read full DigitalOcean review·Read full Linode (Akamai Cloud) review →
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