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Linode

Akamai's developer cloud: flat pricing, massive network.

Linode — Akamai's developer cloud: flat pricing, massive network. Pricing: Nanode from $5/mo; Shared 4 GB $24/mo; dedicated CPU from $36/mo; $100 new-account credit. Our take: A DigitalOcean-class experience riding Akamai's network. Pick it when egress costs and global reach matter more than the lowest sticker price.

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8.2/10

At a glance

Vendor
Akamai
Pricing
Nanode from $5/mo; Shared 4 GB $24/mo; dedicated CPU from $36/mo; $100 new-account credit
Free tier
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Best for
Akamai's developer cloud: flat pricing, massive network.

Our verdict

A DigitalOcean-class experience riding Akamai's network. Pick it when egress costs and global reach matter more than the lowest sticker price.

Pricing: Nanode from $5/mo; Shared 4 GB $24/mo; dedicated CPU from $36/mo; $100 new-account credit · Vendor: Akamai

Scores

★★★★☆8.2/10
Ease Of Use8/10
Performance & Reliability8/10
Speed9/10
Value8/10

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Transparent bundled pricing, no surprise line items
  • Cheapest egress overage in its class ($0.005/GB)
  • Excellent documentation
  • 41 compute regions on Akamai's backbone

Cons

  • Priced above Hetzner at the same spec
  • 'Akamai Cloud' rebrand still confuses newcomers
  • Managed databases and object storage cost extra
📡 On our radar: we re-check this tool's pricing and feature set against official sources on a rolling basis. Last site-wide refresh: 2026-11-14. Prices change fast — confirm on the official site before buying.

FAQ

Is Linode worth it?

A DigitalOcean-class experience riding Akamai's network. Pick it when egress costs and global reach matter more than the lowest sticker price.

How much does Linode cost?

Nanode from $5/mo; Shared 4 GB $24/mo; dedicated CPU from $36/mo; $100 new-account credit. Prices change — check the official site for the latest.

What is Linode best for?

Akamai's developer cloud: flat pricing, massive network.

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