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HostGator vs Linode (Akamai Cloud)

HostGatorNewfold
5.7/ 10
Higher score
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: HostGator wins 2, Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 1 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricHostGatorLinode (Akamai Cloud)
Score
Winner: right
5.77.7
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Newfold DigitalNewfold
Akamai Technologies
Founded
20022003
Best for
Existing customers who haven't migrated yetTeams needing global edge integration with Akamai
Price per mo
Winner: left
$3.75/ mo$5.00/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
3.2×
Tagline
Another Newfold brand, same playbookAkamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soul
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
HostGator3 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • Standard cPanel, no proprietary lock-in
  • Unmetered bandwidth on intro tier
  • 45-day refund window
– Cons
  • Renewal ~3x the intro price
  • Owned by Newfold (also runs Bluehost, iPage, etc.)
  • Support quality has declined significantly
  • No technical edge over cheaper alternatives
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