Comparisons › Hetzner vs Linode (Akamai)
Our Recommendation

Hetzner

Top Pick
87/100
★★★★☆
Price
€3.49/mo
RAM
2GB-512GB
Locations
5
Best for
Maximum price-to-performanceEuropean projectsPrivacy-conscious users

Hetzner is a German hosting powerhouse offering unbeatable value for money. Their VPS plans pack impressive specs at the lowest prices in the market, perfect for budget-conscious users.

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VPS Versus Intelligence

Hetzner
vs
Linode (Akamai)

Side-by-side recommendation score, pricing signal, spec range, and use-case fit.

Decision signal
Hetzner
5 point score advantage
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Linode (Akamai)

Recommended
82/100
★★★★☆
Price
$5/mo
RAM
1GB-512GB
Locations
11
Best for
Developer-focused teamsAkamai network leverageSolid documentation needs

Now part of Akamai, Linode offers reliable cloud computing with excellent support and a strong focus on developer experience. Known for great documentation and competitive pricing.

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Recommended pick
Hetzner

5 point lead in editorial score.

Hetzner best for
Maximum price-to-performance

Best price-to-performance ratio in the industry

Linode (Akamai) best for
Developer-focused teams

24/7 customer support with fast response times

Comparison Score Matrix

Highlighted cells indicate the stronger signal for each category.

Updated May 2026
Metric Decision signal
Hetzner
87/100
Linode (Akamai)
82/100
Overall Score Editorial recommendation strength
87/100
82/100
Editor Rating General review rating
8.7/10
8.2/10
Starting Price Lower entry cost wins
€3.49/mo
$5/mo
RAM Range Broader or higher RAM ceiling wins
2GB-512GB
1GB-512GB
Storage Capacity and storage quality signal
20GB-5TB NVMe SSD
25GB-7.2TB SSD
Bandwidth Included transfer allowance
2TB-Unlimited
1TB-20TB
Data Centers More deployment locations wins
5
11

Hetzner Decision Profile

Best for
  • Maximum price-to-performance
  • European projects
  • Privacy-conscious users
  • Budget developers
Not ideal for
  • Need English support
  • Want global coverage
  • Require managed services

Linode (Akamai) Decision Profile

Best for
  • Developer-focused teams
  • Akamai network leverage
  • Solid documentation needs
  • Reliable 24/7 support
Not ideal for
  • Need maximum global regions
  • Require GPU instances
  • Want managed Kubernetes
Scenario Picks
Lowest starting price Hetzner
Stronger recommendation score Hetzner
More data center locations Linode (Akamai)
Higher editorial rating Hetzner
Editorial Verdict

Hetzner is the stronger default pick.

Hetzner leads by 5 points in our recommendation model. It is strongest for maximum price-to-performance, while the alternative may still be better if its pricing or feature profile matches your workload.

Hetzner — Our Pick

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