Akamai Cloud
The former Linode cloud, now run by Akamai
Akamai Cloud is the virtual machine platform Akamai built from Linode, which it agreed to buy for about $900 million in February 2022. Its shared CPU range starts with the Nanode 1 GB, which includes 1 CPU, 25 GB of storage and 1 TB of transfer, billed hourly.
| Pricing from | $5/month |
| Best for | Developers who want Linode simplicity with Akamai backing |
| Website | www.akamai.com/cloud |
Akamai Cloud pricing
Starts at $5. Pricing as Lister records it: $5/month
Prices change: check Akamai Cloud's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- 1 TB of transfer on the $5 plan
- $100 credit for new accounts
- Next plan up jumps to $12
- Unmanaged servers need Linux skills
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Questions about Akamai Cloud
How much does Akamai Cloud cost?
Akamai Cloud's pricing, as Lister records it: $5/month.
Who is Akamai Cloud best for?
Akamai Cloud is best for developers who want Linode simplicity with Akamai backing.
Where does Akamai Cloud rank?
Akamai Cloud is ranked #3 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers (Lister Score 94.1).
What are the best alternatives to Akamai Cloud?
The closest alternatives on Lister are DigitalOcean (#1 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers), Vultr (#2 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers) and Amazon Lightsail (#4 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers).
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