DigitalOcean vs Akamai (Linode): prices and specs

Edition of 2026-10-08

Across 6 spec tiers, DigitalOcean is cheaper in 2 and Akamai (Linode) is cheaper in 1.

SpecDigitalOceanAkamai (Linode)
Cheapests-1vcpu-1gb
1 vCPU · 1GB · 25GB
$6.00
Nanode 1GB
1 vCPU · 1GB · 25GB
$5.00 cheaper
Cheapests-1vcpu-2gb
1 vCPU · 2GB · 50GB
$12.00
Linode 2GB
1 vCPU · 2GB · 50GB
$12.00
Cheapests-2vcpu-2gb
2 vCPU · 2GB · 60GB
$18.00 cheaper
Linode 4GB
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$24.00
Cheapests-2vcpu-4gb
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$24.00
Linode 4GB
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$24.00
Cheapests-4vcpu-8gb
4 vCPU · 8GB · 160GB
$48.00
Linode 8GB
4 vCPU · 8GB · 160GB
$48.00
Cheapests-8vcpu-16gb
8 vCPU · 16GB · 320GB
$96.00 cheaper
Linode 32GB
8 vCPU · 32GB · 640GB
$192.00
Cheapestno matching planLinode 64GB
16 vCPU · 64GB · 1.28TB
$384.00
RegionNo SeoulNo Seoul
Latency89ms · Singapore41ms · Osaka

Prices are monthly in USD, Pre-tax. You can switch currency on the full ranking. * Extra charges apply

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean or Akamai (Linode)?

Across 6 spec tiers, DigitalOcean is cheaper in 2 and Akamai (Linode) is cheaper in 1.

Do DigitalOcean and Akamai (Linode) have a Seoul region?

DigitalOcean: No Seoul / Akamai (Linode): No Seoul

Which responds faster from Korea, DigitalOcean or Akamai (Linode)?

Latency measured from our server in South Korea: DigitalOcean 89ms (Singapore), Akamai (Linode) 41ms (Osaka).