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DigitalOcean vs Linode (Akamai)
A side-by-side comparison of DigitalOcean and Linode (Akamai) on type, pricing, ratings and support, to help you pick the right host.
| DigitalOcean | Linode (Akamai) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cloud / VPS | Cloud / VPS |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Entry price | $4/mo | $5/mo |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | USA | USA |
| Support | 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Money-back | - | - |
DigitalOcean
- Excellent docs
- Clear pricing
- Solid API
- Paid support tiers
- No native managed WP
Linode (Akamai)
- Transparent pricing
- 24/7 support included
- Akamai network
- Fewer managed services than AWS