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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)
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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
Teams needing global edge integration with AkamaiAffordable cloud and VPS hosting
Price per mo
Winner: left
$5.00/ mo—
Renewal multiplier
——
Tagline
Akamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soulAffordable and scalable cloud solutions
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
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
OVHcloud5 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Affordable pricing
  • ✓Wide selection of hosting options
  • ✓Strong data privacy features
  • ✓Scalable solutions
  • ✓Good performance
– Cons
  • ✗Customer support can be poor
  • ✗User interface issues
  • ✗Lacks some standard features
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitLinode (Akamai Cloud) ↗Score 7.7VisitOVHcloud ↗Score 7.8
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