Veteran VPS cloud, now part of Akamai
Introduction
Linode, founded in 2003, was one of the VPS pioneers — now Akamai's cloud arm, offering reliable Linux compute, Kubernetes and object storage across 11 regions. Being old-school means deep documentation, tutorials and community wisdom.
Key Features
- Cloud compute in 11 regions
- Managed K8s and databases
- Object storage and CDN
- StackScripts automation
- Akamai network backing
Pros
- Veteran stability and depth
- Transparent pricing
Cons
- Slower innovation than newer clouds
Pricing
From $5/month, billed hourly.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Relation to Akamai?
Acquired by Akamai in 2022 as its cloud arm.
New-user credits?
Often $100 for 60 days.
Panel UX?
Yes, Cloud Manager is clean and practical.
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