Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs VPSServer Comparison
Compare Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs VPSServer 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.
VPSServer
5.1/10
VPSServer is a US-based provider of unmanaged and managed Linux and Windows VPS and cloud servers on NVMe storage, available in about 20 locations worldwide.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo 1 GB VPS |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $5/mo Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo 1 GB VPS |
| Features | ||
| API and CLI | ||
| Automatic Backups | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Multiple Regions | ||
| VPS Hosting | ||
| Managed Databases | Not listed | |
| Managed Kubernetes | Not listed | |
| Object Storage | Not listed | |
| Uptime SLA | Not listed | |
Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs VPSServer cost by team size
VPSServer costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Linode (Akamai Cloud) | VPSServer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo1 GB VPS |
| 5 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo1 GB VPS |
| 10 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo1 GB VPS |
| 25 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo1 GB VPS |
| 50 users | $5/moNanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) | $4/mo1 GB VPS |
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 Integration score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for developers (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose VPSServer
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: $4/mo vs $5/mo
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
VPSServer
Pros
- Entry VPS costs 4 USD a month and includes 5 TB of transfer and NVMe storage.
- Servers can be placed in about 20 cities across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Israel.
- Hourly servers are billed per minute with no long-term contract.
- Both Linux and Windows images are offered, plus custom private images.
Cons
- User reviews on Trustpilot and Website Planet report suspended or deleted accounts and unanswered support requests.
- There are few independent reviews; G2 shows about 3.5 out of 5 from a small sample.
- The vendor's pages give inconsistent figures for locations and uptime (99.9% versus 99.95%).
- The product range is narrow, with no confirmed shared hosting or managed WordPress.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Linode (Akamai Cloud) scores higher on our Hosting & Infrastructure criteria: 7/10 against 5.1/10 for VPSServer. The largest gap is in Integration: 7/10 for Linode (Akamai Cloud) and 4/10 for VPSServer.
VPSServer costs less for 10 users: about $4/mo on its 1 GB VPS plan, against about $5/mo on its Nanode 1 GB (Shared CPU) plan for Linode (Akamai Cloud), billed monthly.
No, neither Linode (Akamai Cloud) nor VPSServer lists a free plan.
Linode (Akamai Cloud) is the better fit for developers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for VPSServer.
