DI
DigitalOcean
4.7(1,534)
$4.00/mo
VS
AK
Akamai (Linode)
4.4(876)
$5.00/mo
3
wins
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1
wins
Category Breakdown
Pricing
DigitalOceanDigitalOcean85/100
From $4.00/mo
Akamai (Linode)75/100
From $5.00/mo
Performance
DigitalOceanDigitalOcean94/100
99.99% uptime
Akamai (Linode)88/100
99.99% uptime
Features
TieDigitalOcean96/100
6 key features
Akamai (Linode)96/100
6 key features
Support
Akamai (Linode)DigitalOcean85/100
No money-back guarantee
Akamai (Linode)89/100
7-day guarantee
User Rating
DigitalOceanDigitalOcean94/100
4.7/5 (1,534 reviews)
Akamai (Linode)88/100
4.4/5 (876 reviews)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | Akamai (Linode) |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | ||
| Free Domain | ||
| SSD Storage | ||
| Money-Back Guarantee | ||
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Hosting Types | vps, cloud, dedicated | vps, cloud, dedicated |
Our Verdict
DigitalOcean wins in 3 out of 5 categories, making it the stronger overall choice. However, Akamai (Linode) has its own strengths — consider your specific priorities.