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Linode (Akamai Cloud) vs UpCloud

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Linode (Akamai Cloud) and UpCloud to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Linode (Akamai Cloud), UpCloud
What matters to youLinode (Akamai Cloud)UpCloud
Best suited to
  • Developers
  • Developers
Starting priceFrom $5.00From $5.00
CategoryIT Infrastructure SoftwareIT Infrastructure Software
Ratings shown4.6 / 5 (7,000 reviews shown)4.6 / 5 (1,000 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Essential Compute infrastructure
  • Accelerated compute offerings
  • Kubernetes offerings
  • Developer-oriented cloud deployment
  • Cloud servers
  • Managed Kubernetes
  • Managed databases
  • Block, file, and object storage
  • Backup and private cloud options
Strengths
  • Established Linode product lineage
  • Infrastructure control for application teams
  • Compute and container deployment choices
  • Several infrastructure building blocks
  • Managed-service choices
  • Storage options for different data needs
Considerations
  • Application administration remains necessary
  • Current service scope needs checking
  • Wider Akamai products are separate considerations
  • Service availability differs by location
  • Applications still need operational ownership
  • Performance requires workload testing

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Linode (Akamai Cloud) and UpCloud

What's different about Linode (Akamai Cloud) and UpCloud?

Linode (Akamai Cloud) lists Essential Compute infrastructure, Accelerated compute offerings and Kubernetes offerings. UpCloud lists Cloud servers, Managed Kubernetes and Managed databases. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Linode (Akamai Cloud) and UpCloud?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.