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Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs OVHcloud

Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Higher score
OVHcloudIndie
7.8/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 1, OVHcloud wins 1 (2 tie / n/a)
[01]

Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricLinode (Akamai Cloud)OVHcloud
Score
Winner: right
7.77.8
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Akamai Technologies
IndependentIndie
Founded
20031999
Best for
Folks needing Akamai's edge with VPSCheap cloud hosting with flexibility
Price per mo
Winner: left
$5.00/ mo—
Renewal multiplier
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Tagline
Akamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soulAffordable and scalable cloud solutions
[02]

What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
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
OVHcloud4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Affordable pricing
  • ✓Wide selection of hosting options
  • ✓Strong data privacy features
  • ✓Scalable solutions
– Cons
  • ✗Customer support can be poor
  • ✗User interface issues
  • ✗Lacks some standard features