Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs Public Cloud Comparison
Compare Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs Public Cloud features, pricing, and more.
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.
Public Cloud
6.1/10
OpenStack-based pay-as-you-go IaaS from Swiss host Infomaniak. It offers instances, block and S3-compatible object storage, and Kubernetes, all hosted in Swiss data centers.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| 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 | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| VPS Hosting | ||
| Automatic Backups | Not listed | |
| Managed Databases | Not listed | |
| Multiple Regions | Not listed | |
| Uptime SLA | Not listed | |
Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs Public Cloud cost by team size
| Team size | Linode (Akamai Cloud) | Public 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 Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Analytics score (5/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Public Cloud
Our data shows no clear advantage over Linode (Akamai Cloud).
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
Public Cloud
Pros
- Owned data centers located only in Switzerland, which supports data-sovereignty requirements
- Built on standard OpenStack, so existing tooling works and moving to another provider is easier
- Hourly billing that excludes most charges for stopped instances
- CHF 300 of free credit for the first 3 months
- S3-compatible object storage, encrypted block storage and DDoS protection
Cons
- All regions are in Switzerland, so there is no wider geographic footprint
- Invoices can only be paid by credit card
- Third-party benchmarks note missing monitoring charts and reverse DNS
- Very few independent user reviews on G2 or Capterra
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Linode (Akamai Cloud) scores higher on our Hosting & Infrastructure criteria: 7/10 against 6.1/10 for Public Cloud. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 8/10 for Linode (Akamai Cloud) and 5/10 for Public Cloud.
No, neither Linode (Akamai Cloud) nor Public Cloud lists a free plan.
Linode (Akamai Cloud) is the better fit for startups: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for Public Cloud.
