[Compare · VPS & Cloud]

Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs Vultr

Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Higher score
VultrIndie
7.8/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 0, Vultr wins 2 (2 tie / n/a)
[01]

Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricLinode (Akamai Cloud)Vultr
Score
Winner: right
7.77.8
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Akamai Technologies
The Constant CompanyIndie
Founded
20032014
Best for
Teams needing global edge integration with AkamaiUsers who need a region DO and Linode don't have
Price per mo
Winner: right
$5.00/ mo$2.50/ mo
Renewal multiplier
Tagline
Akamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soulDigitalOcean alternative with more regions
[02]

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
Vultr4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • Cheapest entry tier ($2.50/mo IPv6-only)
  • 32+ regions, broader than DO/Linode
  • Bare-metal and GPU instances available
  • Predictable monthly billing
– Cons
  • Less polish than DigitalOcean
  • Thinner documentation
  • Past ToS controversies hurt trust
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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