Linode (Akamai) vs Vultr

Linode (Akamai)

Long-standing VPS provider now backed by Akamai's global network

Pricing: From $5/mo

Pros

• Backed by Akamai's global edge network
• Strong reputation for uptime

Cons

• Fewer one-click app templates than DigitalOcean

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Vultr

High-performance VPS with the widest range of global data centers

Pricing: From $2.50/mo

Pros

• More data center locations than most competitors
• Hourly billing on all plans

Cons

• Interface less polished than DigitalOcean's

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