Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs NHN Cloud: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Linode (Akamai Cloud) and NHN Cloud to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
NHN Cloud
5.9/10
South Korean OpenStack-based public cloud from NHN, offering compute, Kubernetes, managed databases, storage, CDN and security services from Korean and Japanese regions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| API and CLI | ||
| Automatic Backups | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Managed Databases | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | ||
| Multiple Regions | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| Content Delivery Network | Not listed | |
| Serverless Functions | Not listed | |
| Uptime SLA | Not listed | |
| VPS Hosting | Not listed | |
Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs NHN Cloud cost by team size
| Team size | Linode (Akamai Cloud) | NHN Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | Contact for pricing |
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 Linode (Akamai Cloud)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for developers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose NHN Cloud
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (8/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
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
NHN Cloud
Pros
- Very broad catalog for a regional provider: compute, NKS, serverless, managed RDS for four engines, CDN, security, and AI services.
- Holds CSAP certification, which suits Korean public-sector and regulated buyers.
- An official Terraform provider, published by NHN Cloud on GitHub, supports infrastructure as code.
- Korea-specific services such as KakaoTalk Bizmessage notifications and support for local databases like Tibero and CUBRID.
Cons
- Only four regions, three in Korea and one in Tokyo, so it reaches few markets outside Korea.
- The pricing pages we checked showed no per-unit rates; buyers have to use the calculator or ask for a quote.
- Documentation and console are Korean-first, and independent English-language reviews are scarce.
- Some services, such as Data Transporter and Storage Gateway, are still in alpha or beta.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Linode (Akamai Cloud) scores higher on our Hosting & Infrastructure criteria: 7/10 against 5.9/10 for NHN Cloud. The largest gap is in Cost: 8/10 for Linode (Akamai Cloud) and 5/10 for NHN Cloud.
No, neither Linode (Akamai Cloud) nor NHN Cloud lists a free plan.
Linode (Akamai Cloud) is the better fit for developers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for NHN Cloud.
