Comparison
Linode (Akamai) vs Hetzner Cloud
Updated 2026-08-12 · Keyword: linode vs hetzner
Linode gives you Akamai-backed regions and a familiar US/EU mix. Hetzner gives you more compute per euro in core European locations. For a European SaaS with light US traffic, Hetzner primary plus a Linode US node is a common pattern. For a US-first product with occasional EU latency needs, reverse it. Price alone favors Hetzner; network narrative and brand familiarity often favor Linode.
Spec snapshot (entry plans)
Comparable entry-tier plans from each provider.
| Field | Linode (Akamai) | Hetzner Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Nanode 1GB | CX22 |
| vCPU | 1 | 2 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Disk | 25 GB ssd | 40 GB ssd |
| Bandwidth | 1.0 TB | 20.0 TB |
| Price / month | $5.00 | $4.49 |
Linode (Akamai)
Best for: Teams that want a mature VPS line with generous included transfer and Akamai network credibility for global delivery.
Watch out: Product naming and UI have shifted after the Akamai acquisition. Always match plan SKUs carefully when comparing monthly prices.
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Best for: EU-focused workloads and side projects where euro pricing and strong price-per-GB dominate the decision.
Watch out: US region coverage is thinner than DigitalOcean or Vultr. Latency to North American users can be worse if you only deploy in Falkenstein or Helsinki.
Visit HetznerAll tracked plans
| Provider | Plan | vCPU | RAM | Disk | $/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetzner Cloud | CX22 | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB | $4.49 |
| Hetzner Cloud | CX32 | 4 | 8 GB | 80 GB | $8.49 |
| Hetzner Cloud | CPX21 | 3 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $9.49 |
| Hetzner Cloud | CPX31 | 4 | 8 GB | 160 GB | $16.49 |
| Linode (Akamai) | Nanode 1GB | 1 | 1 GB | 25 GB | $5.00 |
| Linode (Akamai) | Linode 2GB | 1 | 2 GB | 50 GB | $12.00 |
| Linode (Akamai) | Linode 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $24.00 |
| Linode (Akamai) | Dedicated 4GB | 2 | 4 GB | 80 GB | $36.00 |
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