Comparison

Vultr vs Linode (Akamai)

Side by side — pricing, features, pros and cons.

Provider
V

Vultr

High performance cloud compute

⭐ Top Pick
L

Linode (Akamai)

Reliable cloud hosting with great support

Metric
Vultr
Linode (Akamai)
Rating
4.4
4.4
Starting price
$2.50/mo
$5.00/mo
Renewal hike
No
No
Regions
Global
US, EU, APAC
Verified

Vultr

25+ locations
Competitive pricing
Hourly billing
UI feels dated
Support is hit or miss

Linode (Akamai)

Excellent support
Transparent pricing
Good documentation
Slightly pricier than Hetzner
Fewer locations than Vultr

Verdict

Vultr comes out ahead with a rating of 4.4. Vultr is also the cheaper option starting at $2.50/mo. Watch out for renewal hikes — increases prices on renewal.