Compare · head to head
Linode / Akamai vs Hetzner
Verdict · 2 TB egress, backups on, verified plans
- Cheapest for 2 vCPU / 4 GB: Hetzner (CX23, $6.70/mo) — $268/yr less than Linode / Akamai Linode 4 GB.
- 4 vCPU / 8 GB: Linode / Akamai has no verified equivalent plan tracked.
As of 2026-10-26, from 26 verified plans. How we calculate this.
By tier and egress
| Scenario | Linode / Akamai | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|
| entry · 1 TB egress | $7.00 Nanode 1 GB · 1 vCPU / 1 GB | $8.04 CX23 · 2 vCPU / 4 GB |
| entry · 5 TB egress | $27.00 Nanode 1 GB · 1 vCPU / 1 GB | $8.04 CX23 · 2 vCPU / 4 GB |
| mid · 1 TB egress | $29.00 Linode 4 GB · 2 vCPU / 4 GB | $12.07 CX33 · 4 vCPU / 8 GB |
| mid · 5 TB egress | $34.00 Linode 4 GB · 2 vCPU / 4 GB | $12.07 CX33 · 4 vCPU / 8 GB |
Linode / Akamai
- IPv4
- One IPv4 included
- Backups
- Backups priced per plan via official API
- Overage
- $0.005/GB overage (confirm)
Source: api.linode.com/v4/linode/types · 2026-10-26
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- IPv4
- Primary IPv4 billed separately; amount not read on check date
- Backups
- Backups 20% of server price (confirm)
- Overage
- €1.00 per additional TB beyond 20 TB (EU)
Source: www.hetzner.com/cloud/cost-optimized · 2026-10-26
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