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Compare Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode) and Vultr 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $2.50 Per Month
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Star Rating
(272)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)Vultr
Star Rating
(272)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.50 Per Month
Browse all 9 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Akamai Connected Cloud excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, while Vultr's support is rated lower at 8.2. Reviewers mention that Akamai's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier for small businesses to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer strong Public Cloud capabilities, each scoring 9.0. However, users on G2 highlight that Akamai Connected Cloud provides a more user-friendly interface for managing public cloud resources, which can be crucial for less tech-savvy users.
- Users say that Akamai Connected Cloud shines in Web Framework Support with a score of 9.2, compared to Vultr's 8.6. Reviewers appreciate the extensive documentation and community support available for various frameworks on Akamai, making it easier to deploy applications.
- G2 users report that Vultr has a slight edge in Virtual Machines (VMs) with a score of 9.3, while Akamai Connected Cloud scores 8.9. Users mention that Vultr's VM options are more flexible, allowing for easier scaling and customization based on specific project needs.
- Reviewers mention that Akamai Connected Cloud's Resource Auto-Scaling feature is rated at 8.6, while Vultr's is lower at 8.2. Users appreciate Akamai's ability to automatically adjust resources based on traffic, which is particularly beneficial for businesses with fluctuating workloads.
- Users report that both platforms have competitive Pay by Usage models, with Akamai scoring 9.2 and Vultr at 9.1. However, reviewers mention that Akamai's pricing structure is more transparent, making it easier for small businesses to predict costs and manage budgets effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
No pricing availableVultr
Cloud Compute
Starting at $2.50
Per Month
Easy-to-use, affordable VMs for many common workloads.
- Deploy around the globe in seconds
- On-demand scaling
- Perfect for many personal and business apps
Free Trial
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Free Trial is available
Vultr
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
196
8.8
215
Ease of Use
9.1
196
9.0
221
Ease of Setup
9.1
129
9.1
144
Ease of Admin
9.0
126
8.9
142
Quality of Support
9.1
185
8.2
192
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
123
8.6
140
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
184
8.2
221
Features by Category
Infrastructure Provision
9.0
46
9.0
44
Feature Not Available
8.9
35
8.8
41
8.7
33
Feature Not Available
8.4
35
8.3
37
8.7
35
8.9
55
9.3
41
8.0
35
8.4
32
8.8
42
8.8
36
Management
9.3
52
9.1
42
8.8
54
9.1
40
8.9
55
8.8
37
Functionality
8.7
42
8.2
38
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.6
37
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
40
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
8.6
153
Not enough data
7.4
111
Not enough data
8.5
128
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.7
120
Not enough data
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.7
132
Development
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Database
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Infrastructure
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
15
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Organization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode) and Vultr are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode) is categorized as Block Storage, Object Storage Solutions, Load Balancing, Container Orchestration, Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Container Management
Vultr is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS), Virtual Private Servers (VPS), and Server Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vultr
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
22.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Internet
6.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.0%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
39.8%
Computer Software
21.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Other
44.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephen M.
Verified User in Financial Services
The biggest plus of linode is the performance, the load testing results in our testing phase was extremely positive. They also have a very good response rate from their support staff.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joe D.
Verified User in Computer Software
lack of instance type sometime i wanna try something. their cheapest instance type is not so cheap
Vultr
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hash M.
Verified User in Computer Software
Multiple operating systems, backups, and snapshots, about 15 data centers around the globe, Class C IP addresses, a super user-friendly control panel, unlimited server access, and a variety of handy one-click integrated applications are all available.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Specifically, I opened up an account last week and tried to deploy to their Kubernetes stack. Introduction of documented features (shared storage) resulted in a non-functional cloud stack. I have thus far filed three separate tickets and only received back...
Stephen M.
Verified User in Financial Services
The biggest plus of linode is the performance, the load testing results in our testing phase was extremely positive. They also have a very good response rate from their support staff.
Hash M.
Verified User in Computer Software
Multiple operating systems, backups, and snapshots, about 15 data centers around the globe, Class C IP addresses, a super user-friendly control panel, unlimited server access, and a variety of handy one-click integrated applications are all available.
Joe D.
Verified User in Computer Software
lack of instance type sometime i wanna try something. their cheapest instance type is not so cheap
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Specifically, I opened up an account last week and tried to deploy to their Kubernetes stack. Introduction of documented features (shared storage) resulted in a non-functional cloud stack. I have thus far filed three separate tickets and only received back...
Discussions
What is linode used for?
3 comments
AK
Server instances, Load Balancers, and various cloud services.Read more
What is the best way to upgrade the Ubuntu server version to the latest?
1 comment
Official Response from Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Our advice would be to backup all the data on the Ubuntu 18.04 Linode, and then create a new Linode with Ubuntu 20.04 and transfer data to it. Upgrading on...Read more
How to install two different PHP versions such as 7.X and 8.0 ?
1 comment
CG
You can containerize your application by using Docker, then you could have different versions of PHP on the server without conflicts since every container is...Read more
Is Vultr any good?
4 comments
AJ
I have been using them for couple years, i would highly recommend them.Read more
What is Vultr used for?
3 comments
AM
The phrase "Web content hosting" refers to the service of storing and serving website files and data on a server, making them accessible on the internet.Read more
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