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Linode (Akamai) vs Route 53: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Linode (Akamai) and Route 53. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Route 53 starts at $0.5/mo, making it $5/mo cheaper than Linode (Akamai) ($5/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated July 2, 2026
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Linode (Akamai) - Linode (Akamai) offers 4 tiers vs 1.

Linode (Akamai) vs Route 53: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureLinode (Akamai)Route 53
Starting Price$5/mo$0.5/mo
Number of Plans41
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Route 53 is the more affordable option, starting at $0.5/mo compared to Linode (Akamai)'s $5/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 5 combined pricing plans and 19 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.

Pricing Plans
Linode (Akamai)
Linode (Akamai)
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Route 53
Route 53
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Tier 1
Shared CPU 1GB
$5/month
Includes
  • 1 CPU core
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 25 GB SSD
  • 1 TB transfer
Start with Shared CPU 1GB
Standard
$1/monthCheapest
Includes
  • $0.50/hosted zone/mo
  • $0.40/million queries
  • Health checks $0.50/mo
Start with Standard
Tier 2
Shared CPU 2GB
$12/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 CPU core
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 50 GB SSD
  • 2 TB transfer
Start with Shared CPU 2GB
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Tier 3
Dedicated CPU 4GBPopular
$36/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 2 dedicated cores
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 80 GB SSD
  • 4 TB transfer
Start with Dedicated CPU 4GB
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Tier 4
High Memory 24GB
$60/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 CPU core
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 20 GB SSD
  • 5 TB transfer
Start with High Memory 24GB
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Linode (Akamai)

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Frequently Asked Questions: Linode (Akamai) vs Route 53

Which is cheaper, Linode (Akamai) or Route 53?
As of July 2026, Route 53 starts at a lower price point. Linode (Akamai) starts at $5/mo while Route 53 starts at $0.5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Linode (Akamai) have vs Route 53?
Linode (Akamai) offers 4 pricing plans, while Route 53 offers 1 plan. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
What is the most popular Linode (Akamai) plan?
The Dedicated CPU 4GB plan is Linode (Akamai)'s most popular tier, priced at $36/mo. Key features include 2 dedicated cores, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD.
How do Linode (Akamai) and Route 53 compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both Linode (Akamai) and Route 53 are Hosting & Infra tools. Linode (Akamai) offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo, while Route 53 offers 1 plan starting at $0.5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.
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Sources

  1. Linode (Akamai) Official Pricing- Vendor pricing page
  2. Route 53 Official Pricing- Vendor pricing page

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