Fig. 01 · Provider Brief
Linode (Akamai)
Developers who want a long-standing, predictable VPS provider
Best OverallRated 4.6 / 5
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Our take
Two decades of developer VPS experience now backed by Akamai's network — boringly reliable in the best way.
Best for
Reliable developer-first VPS
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Ease of use
Performance
Support
Free migration
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Email included
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Domain included
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Pros
- Mature, predictable platform with strong docs
- Now backed by Akamai's global network
- Flat pricing with generous transfer
Cons
- UX feels more enterprise after the Akamai integration
- Self-managed by default
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