Akamai Linode
Linode (now Akamai Cloud Computing) is a developer-focused cloud provider acquired by Akamai in 2022. Offers Shared CPU, Dedicated CPU, High Memory and GPU plans across 25+ Akamai-backed regions.
Pricing data refreshed: 2026-04-26 (source: api)
Plans
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Monthly | $/GB RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanode 1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | 1 TB | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Linode 2GB | 1 | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | 2 TB | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| Linode 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $24.00 | $6.00 |
| Dedicated 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $36.00 | $9.00 |
| G7 Dedicated 4x2 | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $43.00 | $10.75 |
| G8 Dedicated 4x2 | 2 | 4 GB | 41 GB SSD | unmetered | $45.00 | $11.25 |
| Linode 8GB | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $48.00 | $6.00 |
| Linode 24GB | 2 | 24 GB | 20 GB SSD | 5 TB | $60.00 | $2.50 |
| G8 Dedicated 8x2 | 2 | 8 GB | 82 GB SSD | unmetered | $70.00 | $8.75 |
| Dedicated 8GB | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $72.00 | $9.00 |
| G7 Dedicated 8x4 | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $86.00 | $10.75 |
| G8 Dedicated 8x4 | 4 | 8 GB | 82 GB SSD | unmetered | $90.00 | $11.25 |
Pros
- Backed by Akamai's global network
- Generous transfer caps starting at 1 TB
- Dedicated CPU plans for predictable performance
- Block Storage and Object Storage included
Cons
- Slower price drops than Vultr/Hetzner
- Brand transition (Linode -> Akamai) creates docs confusion
- Asia-Pacific footprint thinner than competitors
At a glance
| HQ | US |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Free credit | $100 |
| Payment methods | Credit card, PayPal, Google Pay |
| Best for | Production web apps, Akamai CDN integration, Dedicated CPU workloads |
| Regions (22) | Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Milan, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Newark, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Fremont, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, Toronto, Sao Paulo |
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