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Linode

Paid
cloudvps

Linode is a developer-centric cloud hosting provider, now part of Akamai, offering scalable Linux virtual machines, managed Kubernetes service (LKE), and high-performance block storage for professional workloads.

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Linode provides high-performance SSD Linux servers, known as 'Linodes,' designed for developers who require granular control over their infrastructure. Since being acquired by Akamai, the platform has integrated into a massive global edge network, offering services including S3-compatible object storage, managed databases for MySQL and PostgreSQL, and GPU-optimized instances for AI/ML workloads. It features a simplified API, a CLI for DevOps automation, and robust Terraform providers, making it a reliable choice for hosting everything from simple web applications to complex, distributed microservices architectures.

Pros

  • Provides award-winning, 24/7/365 human-led technical support to all customers regardless of their monthly spending tier or account size.
  • Delivers industry-leading price-to-performance ratios by using high-speed NVMe storage and state-of-the-art AMD EPYC processors for its latest compute classes.
  • Offers an exceptionally clean and intuitive management dashboard that minimizes the learning curve for system administrators and developers new to cloud deployments.

Cons

  • Lacks some of the more niche serverless and managed database options found in larger hyperscale clouds like Azure or Google Cloud.
  • The transition to Akamai ownership has introduced navigational complexities between the legacy Linode Manager and the newer Akamai connected cloud ecosystem.
  • Object storage is billed separately and is not available in every single global data center location compared to standard compute instances.

Key features

  • Linux VMs
  • Object storage
  • Kubernetes

Integrations

cPanelPleskDockerKubernetesTerraform

Target audience

Developers, Small businesses, Enterprises

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Key Metrics

Active Users

More than 800,000

Founded

2003

Headquarters

Philadelphia, PA

Pricing Tiers

Nanode

Perfect for small websites, development, and testing environments.

$5/mo

Standard

Balanced compute, memory, and storage for general purpose workloads.

$12/mo

High Memory

Optimized for applications that require significant memory resources.

$60/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Alternatives to Linode

DigitalOcean

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Vultr

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AWS

Trusted option for teams comparing capabilities and pricing.

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