Leaseweb vs Linode (Akamai Cloud): Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Leaseweb and Linode (Akamai Cloud) to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Leaseweb
6.4/10
Dutch infrastructure-as-a-service provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, public cloud, GPU instances, object storage, CDN and colocation to businesses worldwide.
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
7/10
Developer-focused cloud platform, now run by Akamai, offering VPS compute, managed Kubernetes, managed databases and object storage at flat, predictable prices.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €5/mo VPS 1 | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €5/mo VPS 1 | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| Features | ||
| API and CLI | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | ||
| Multiple Regions | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| Uptime SLA | ||
| VPS Hosting | ||
| Automatic Backups | Not listed | |
| Content Delivery Network | Not listed | |
| Dedicated Servers | Not listed | |
| Managed Databases | Not listed | |
Leaseweb vs Linode (Akamai Cloud) cost by team size
| Team size | Leaseweb | Linode (Akamai Cloud) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €5/moVPS 1 | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| 5 users | €5/moVPS 1 | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| 10 users | €5/moVPS 1 | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| 25 users | €5/moVPS 1 | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
| 50 users | €5/moVPS 1 | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Leaseweb
- Better fit for enterprise (7/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Linode (Akamai Cloud)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
Leaseweb
Pros
- As of November 2026, entry VPS pricing is about 5 EUR per month for 4 cores and 6 GB of RAM, cheaper than most hyperscaler instances.
- One provider covers bare metal, VPS, public cloud, GPU, storage, CDN and colocation.
- Basic DDoS protection, a firewall and a snapshot are included at no extra cost.
- Inbound traffic is free and outbound bandwidth is priced low.
Cons
- There is no managed WordPress, shared hosting or serverless functions.
- Trustpilot averages around 3.4 to 3.5 out of 5, and reviewers cite abrupt suspensions and billing disputes.
- Dedicated server pricing is mostly configured to order, so costs are harder to compare upfront.
- Third-party benchmarks report no IPv6 support on VPS.
Linode (Akamai Cloud)
Pros
- Flat published prices, starting at 5 dollars a month for a 1 GB Nanode, with hourly billing
- The standard Kubernetes control plane in LKE is free
- Egress overage costs only 0.005 dollars per GB, and most shared plans include 1 to 5 TB of transfer
- Its documentation, API, CLI and Terraform support are strong, which suits developers who automate their infrastructure
- DDoS protection is included, and inbound bandwidth is 40 Gbps on all plans
Cons
- Some 2025 reviews report new accounts flagged as fraud or suspended, with tickets taking 24 to 48 hours
- No live chat support is offered, and standard support has no published response-time SLA
- Reviewers say managed services and advanced enterprise features are fewer than on the hyperscalers
- Managed databases cost more than on budget providers, with HA starting around 246 dollars a month according to one third-party guide
- The Akamai rebrand has confused some customers and, by their account, hurt trust
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Linode (Akamai Cloud) scores higher on our Hosting & Infrastructure criteria: 7/10 against 6.4/10 for Leaseweb. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 5/10 for Leaseweb and 8/10 for Linode (Akamai Cloud).
No, neither Leaseweb nor Linode (Akamai Cloud) lists a free plan.
Linode (Akamai Cloud) is the better fit for developers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for Leaseweb.
