Compare · head to head
Linode / Akamai vs Hostinger VPS
Verdict · 2 TB egress, backups on, verified plans
- Cheapest for 2 vCPU / 4 GB: Hostinger VPS (KVM 2, $14.99/mo) — $168/yr less than Linode / Akamai Linode 4 GB.
- 4 vCPU / 8 GB: neither has verified equivalent plan tracked.
As of 2026-10-26, from 26 verified plans. How we calculate this.
By tier and egress
| Scenario | Linode / Akamai | Hostinger VPS |
|---|---|---|
| entry · 1 TB egress | $7.00 Nanode 1 GB · 1 vCPU / 1 GB | $11.99 KVM 1 · 1 vCPU / 4 GB |
| entry · 5 TB egress | $27.00 Nanode 1 GB · 1 vCPU / 1 GB | $11.99 KVM 1 · 1 vCPU / 4 GB |
| mid · 1 TB egress | $29.00 Linode 4 GB · 2 vCPU / 4 GB | $14.99 KVM 2 · 2 vCPU / 8 GB |
| mid · 5 TB egress | $34.00 Linode 4 GB · 2 vCPU / 4 GB | $14.99 KVM 2 · 2 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
Visit Linode / AkamaiHostinger VPS
- IPv4
- Dedicated IPv4 included
- Backups
- Free weekly backups
- Overage
- Bandwidth allowance per plan; overage policy not published
Source: www.hostinger.com/vps-hosting · 2026-10-26
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