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Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs SiteGround

Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Higher score
SiteGroundIndie
8.4/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 0, SiteGround wins 3 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricLinode (Akamai Cloud)SiteGround
Score
Winner: right
7.78.4
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Akamai Technologies
IndependentIndie
Founded
20032004
Best for
Folks needing Akamai's edge with VPSYear-one deal hunters, savvy shoppers
Price per mo
Winner: right
$5.00/ mo$2.99/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Winner: right
—6×
Tagline
Akamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soulGreat product, brutal renewal cliff
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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
SiteGround4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Runs on Google Cloud for real performance
  • ✓Top-notch support team
  • ✓SG Optimizer is truly helpful
  • ✓Independent, not part of a big conglomerate
– Cons
  • ✗Renewal cost jumps 6x after first year
  • ✗Bandwidth caps push for upgrades
  • ✗Strict cron and inode limits
Make the call

Pick one and go.

Both links are affiliate. Score doesn't move because of it.

VisitLinode (Akamai Cloud) ↗Score 7.7VisitSiteGround ↗Score 8.4
← Read full Linode (Akamai Cloud) review·Read full SiteGround review →
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