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Akamai Cloud (Linode) pricing (2026)
Akamai Cloud (Linode) starts at $5/mo (Nanode 1 GB) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from akamai.com — the public source it was captured from, not a Akamai Cloud (Linode) page; 5 plans. Best for developers needing edge-adjacent compute. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $5/mo (Nanode 1 GB)
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: developers needing edge-adjacent compute; cost-conscious startups; multi-cloud workflows
As of · every figure below links to its source
Akamai Cloud (Linode) plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanode 1 GB | $5 | — | flat | 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 25 GB SSD, 1 TB transfer. Hourly: $0.0075. Shared CPU tier. Month-to-month billing; no annual discount published. | akamai.com |
| Linode 2 GB | $12 | — | flat | 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 50 GB SSD, 2 TB transfer. Hourly: $0.018. Shared CPU tier. | akamai.com |
| Linode 4 GB | $24 | — | flat | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB SSD, 4 TB transfer. Hourly: $0.036. Shared CPU tier. | akamai.com |
| Linode 8 GB | $48 | — | flat | 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD, 5 TB transfer. Hourly: $0.072. Shared CPU tier. | akamai.com |
| High Memory 24 GB | $60 | — | flat | 1 vCPU, 24 GB RAM. Hourly: $0.09. High Memory tier optimized for memory-intensive workloads. | akamai.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. https://www.akamai.com/cloud/pricing (official pricing page via linode.com/pricing redirect, fetched 2026-06-15) Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against vpsbenchmarks.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$5/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Kubernetes (LKE), Terraform, S3-compatible object storage, REST API, NodeBalancers.
Key features: $100 promotional credit for new users (not a forever-free tier; payment method required); Akamai edge network integration for low-latency delivery; Managed databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), GPU instances, Kubernetes (LKE); S3-compatible object storage; multiple global regions for data sovereignty.
Plan limits: Shared CPU from $5/month (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM); dedicated CPU from $0.07/hour; Block storage $1/10 GB/month; outbound transfer overage $0.005/GB; $100 promotional credit for new accounts (time-limited; standard billing begins after credit is exhausted or expires).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Akamai Cloud (Linode) cost?
Akamai Cloud (Linode) starts at $5/mo (Nanode 1 GB); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
Cheaper vps hosting than Akamai Cloud (Linode) (entry $5/mo) include Kamatera at $4/mo, OVHcloud at $4.54/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does Akamai Cloud (Linode) support HIPAA?
Akamai Cloud (Linode) HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Akamai Cloud (Linode) have a free plan?
Akamai Cloud (Linode) free tier: No.
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