Linode (Akamai Cloud Computing)
Now Powered by Akamai
Linode, founded in 2003 and acquired by Akamai in 2022, is a developer-focused cloud provider offering high-performance VPS hosting with straightforward pricing. Now backed by Akamai's global network infrastructure, Linode combines 20+ years of cloud expertise with enterprise-grade edge computing capabilities.
Why Choose Linode (Akamai Cloud Computing)?
Akamai Network Power
Benefit from Akamai's global network infrastructure with 40 Gbps bandwidth and enterprise-grade edge capabilities.
20+ Years Experience
Two decades of cloud hosting expertise with proven reliability and developer-focused innovation.
Transparent Pricing
Simple pricing from $5/month with generous bandwidth (8-20TB) and no hidden fees or surprises.
11 Global Regions
Deploy across Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific with plans for expanded edge locations via Akamai.
Pros & Cons
๐ Advantages
- โ Strong track record and reliability since 2003
- โ Backed by Akamai's global infrastructure
- โ Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- โ High-performance AMD EPYC processors
- โ Fast NVMe storage on all instances
- โ Generous bandwidth allocations
- โ Comprehensive API and CLI tools
- โ 100% SSD infrastructure
- โ Strong community and documentation
- โ 24/7 technical support
๐ Disadvantages
- โ Fewer data centers than competitors like Vultr
- โ Integration with Akamai features still evolving
- โ Less extensive marketplace than DigitalOcean
- โ No free tier or trial credits typically offered
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Features & Specifications
๐ Locations
๐ Support
โ๏ธ Features
๐ณ Billing
๐ SLA
๐ป OS Support
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Linode (Akamai Cloud Computing) Plans (64)
View All โ| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price/mo | Visit |
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| Dedicated 4 GB Linux (Monthly) | 2 Cores Dedicated | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $36.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 8 GB Linux (Monthly) | 4 Cores Dedicated | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $72.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 16 GB Linux (Monthly) | 8 Cores Dedicated | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 6 TB | $144.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 32 GB Linux (Monthly) | 16 Cores Dedicated | 32 GB | 640 GB SSD | 7 TB | $288.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 64 GB Linux (Monthly) | 32 Cores Dedicated | 64 GB | 1280 GB SSD | 8 TB | $576.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 96 GB Linux (Monthly) | 48 Cores Dedicated | 96 GB | 1920 GB SSD | 9 TB | $864.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 128 GB Linux (Monthly) | 50 Cores Dedicated | 128 GB | 2500 GB SSD | 10 TB | $1,152.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 256 GB Linux (Monthly) | 56 Cores Dedicated | 256 GB | 5000 GB SSD | 11 TB | $2,304.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 512 GB Linux (Monthly) | 64 Cores Dedicated | 512 GB | 7200 GB SSD | 12 TB | $4,608.00 | Visit* |
| Dedicated 32 GB + RTX6000 GPU x1 Linux (Monthly) | 1 Core Dedicated | 32 GB | 0 GB SSD | - | $1,000.00 | Visit* |
About Linode (Akamai Cloud Computing)
As one of the pioneers in cloud VPS hosting since 2003, Linode built a reputation for reliable infrastructure and developer-friendly services. Following Akamai's acquisition in 2022, Linode has enhanced its platform with edge computing capabilities and integrated CDN services while maintaining its core simplicity and competitive pricing. Their infrastructure spans 11 global data centers with AMD EPYC processors, NVMe storage, and 40 Gbps network connectivity. Linode offers compute instances, Kubernetes, managed databases, object storage, and now leverages Akamai's industry-leading content delivery network for enhanced performance.