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Hostinger vs Linode (Akamai Cloud)

Higher score
HostingerIndie
8.5/ 10
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Hostinger wins 3, Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 0 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricHostingerLinode (Akamai Cloud)
Score
Winner: left
8.57.7
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: left
IndependentIndie
Akamai Technologies
Founded
20042003
Best for
Budget builders who'll pay 48 months upfrontTeams needing global edge integration with Akamai
Price per mo
Winner: left
$2.99/ mo$5.00/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
3.7×
Tagline
Cheapest credible shared host, if you commit 4 yearsAkamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soul
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Hostinger4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • Genuinely cheap if you commit 48 months
  • LiteSpeed stack, fast hPanel
  • Free CDN and 1-year domain included
  • Independent ownership
– Cons
  • Renewal 3.7x the intro price
  • Pre-toggled checkout upsells
  • Cheap pricing requires 4-year prepay
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