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Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs WP Engine

Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7.7/ 10
Higher score
WP EngineIndie
8.2/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Linode (Akamai Cloud) wins 1, WP Engine wins 2 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricLinode (Akamai Cloud)WP Engine
Score
Winner: right
7.78.2
Δ 90 days
Winner: right
— flat↑ 0.1
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Akamai Technologies
IndependentIndie
Founded
20032010
Best for
Folks needing Akamai's edge with VPSbig-budget WordPress projects
Price per mo
Winner: left
$5.00/ mo$25/ mo
Renewal multiplier
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Tagline
Akamai-owned Linode, enterprise edge, lost some indie soulEnterprise managed WP
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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
WP Engine4 pros · 3 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Excellent local dev environment
  • ✓Git push deploys rock
  • ✓Atlas headless WP is impressive
  • ✓Great agency and multisite support
– Cons
  • ✗Too pricey for small sites
  • ✗ACF fallout causes future uncertainty
  • ✗Lacks email hosting
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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VisitLinode (Akamai Cloud) ↗Score 7.7VisitWP Engine ↗Score 8.2
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