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.