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Linode (Akamai) Pricing Plans & Tiers

Cloud computing platform now part of Akamai

Hosting & Infrausage-basedFrom $5/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

Linode's pricing philosophy — now operating under Akamai's ownership — has historically been defined by radical simplicity. The $5-960/month range with straightforward per-resource pricing stands in deliberate contrast to AWS's 300+ pricing dimensions. Each instance type has one price that includes compute, storage, and transfer in a fixed bundle.

Akamai's 2022 acquisition of Linode for $900M reshaped the platform's strategic trajectory without immediately changing its pricing. Akamai gains a cloud compute platform to bundle with its CDN and security services; Linode gains access to Akamai's global edge network and enterprise sales channel.

Linode's competitive risk is irrelevance through commoditization. DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Hetzner all offer comparable VPS instances at similar or lower prices. Without differentiated managed services, Linode competes primarily on trust and reliability rather than features or price.

Strengths

  • Bundled pricing with compute, storage, and transfer in one line item eliminates the surprise bandwidth charges common on hyperscalers.
  • Consistent per-resource pricing without discount programs means no penalty for flexibility or short-term usage.
  • Akamai backing provides enterprise credibility and global network integration that independent providers lack.

Considerations

  • Limited managed service portfolio means most production workloads require self-managed databases, monitoring, and orchestration.
  • Pricing parity with DigitalOcean and Vultr means the selection decision often comes down to intangibles like support quality and UI preference.
Ideal For

Small-to-mid-size teams who value predictable, all-inclusive server pricing and prefer a clean interface over the feature sprawl of hyperscaler consoles.

Pricing Takeaway

Linode's bundled pricing model — compute, storage, and transfer in one number — is a UX decision disguised as a pricing decision, trading optimization flexibility for billing comprehensibility.

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Pricing Plans (4)

Shared CPU 1GB

$5/mo
  • ✓1 CPU core
  • ✓1 GB RAM
  • ✓25 GB SSD
  • ✓1 TB transfer
Start with Shared CPU 1GB

Shared CPU 2GB

$12/mo
  • ✓1 CPU core
  • ✓2 GB RAM
  • ✓50 GB SSD
  • ✓2 TB transfer
Start with Shared CPU 2GB

Dedicated CPU 4GB

Popular
$36/mo
  • ✓2 dedicated cores
  • ✓4 GB RAM
  • ✓80 GB SSD
  • ✓4 TB transfer
Start with Dedicated CPU 4GB

High Memory 24GB

$60/mo
  • ✓1 CPU core
  • ✓24 GB RAM
  • ✓20 GB SSD
  • ✓5 TB transfer
Start with High Memory 24GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Linode (Akamai) cost?
As of March 2026, Plans for Linode (Akamai) begin at $5/mo and scale across 4 tiers. The tool uses usage-based pricing.
Does Linode (Akamai) offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, Linode (Akamai) does not have a free tier. The lowest-cost option is $5/mo, which provides a budget-friendly entry point for smaller organizations.
What pricing model does Linode (Akamai) use?
As of March 2026, Linode (Akamai) uses a usage-based pricing model. This means you pay based on actual consumption — costs scale directly with usage volume, which helps you scale costs as your team grows.
What is Linode (Akamai)'s most popular plan?
As of March 2026, most Linode (Akamai) customers choose the Dedicated CPU 4GB plan, which costs $36/mo. It includes 4 features and is designed for teams that need a balance of functionality and affordability.
What features are included in Linode (Akamai)'s plans?
As of March 2026, each plan in Linode (Akamai) includes 4 core features. Review the feature comparison above to see the exact breakdown at each pricing tier.

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