Comparison
Hetzner vs Linode (Akamai)
Side by side — pricing, features, pros and cons.
Provider
H
Hetzner
Affordable European VPS and dedicated servers
⭐ Top Pick
L
Linode (Akamai)
Reliable cloud hosting with great support
Metric
Hetzner
Linode (Akamai)
Rating
4.7
4.4
Starting price
€4.15/mo
$5.00/mo
Renewal hike
No
No
Regions
EU, US, APAC
US, EU, APAC
Verified
Hetzner
Excellent price/performance
EU-based
Fast network
Support can be slow
US locations limited
Linode (Akamai)
Excellent support
Transparent pricing
Good documentation
Slightly pricier than Hetzner
Fewer locations than Vultr
Verdict
Hetzner comes out ahead with a rating of 4.7. Hetzner is also the cheaper option starting at €4.15/mo. Watch out for renewal hikes — increases prices on renewal.