Comparison
Contabo vs Linode (Akamai)
Side by side — pricing, features, pros and cons.
Provider
C
Contabo
Huge resources at rock-bottom prices
L
Linode (Akamai)
Reliable cloud hosting with great support
⭐ Top Pick
Metric
Contabo
Linode (Akamai)
Rating
3.9
4.4
Starting price
€5.50/mo
$5.00/mo
Renewal hike
No
No
Regions
EU, US, APAC
US, EU, APAC
Verified
Contabo
Incredible specs for price
No renewal hikes
Slow support
Network can be inconsistent
Linode (Akamai)
Excellent support
Transparent pricing
Good documentation
Slightly pricier than Hetzner
Fewer locations than Vultr
Verdict
Linode (Akamai) comes out ahead with a rating of 4.4. Linode (Akamai) wins on price starting at $5.00/mo. Watch out for renewal hikes — increases prices on renewal.