Hetzner vs Akamai (Linode): prices and specs

Edition of 2026-10-08

Across 7 spec tiers, Hetzner is cheaper in 5 and Akamai (Linode) is cheaper in 2.

SpecHetznerAkamai (Linode)
CheapestCPX02
1 vCPU · 1GB · 20GB
$6.74
Nanode 1GB
1 vCPU · 1GB · 25GB
$5.00 cheaper
CheapestCPX12
1 vCPU · 2GB · 40GB
$12.93
Linode 2GB
1 vCPU · 2GB · 50GB
$12.00 cheaper
CheapestCPX22
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$21.93 cheaper
Linode 4GB
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$24.00
CheapestCPX22
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$21.93 cheaper
Linode 4GB
2 vCPU · 4GB · 80GB
$24.00
CheapestCPX32
4 vCPU · 8GB · 160GB
$39.93 cheaper
Linode 8GB
4 vCPU · 8GB · 160GB
$48.00
CheapestCPX42
8 vCPU · 16GB · 320GB
$78.19 cheaper
Linode 32GB
8 vCPU · 32GB · 640GB
$192.00
CheapestCPX62
16 vCPU · 32GB · 640GB
$146.26 cheaper
Linode 64GB
16 vCPU · 64GB · 1.28TB
$384.00
RegionNo SeoulNo Seoul
Latency—41ms · Osaka

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Hetzner or Akamai (Linode)?

Across 7 spec tiers, Hetzner is cheaper in 5 and Akamai (Linode) is cheaper in 2.

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

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

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

Latency measured from our server in South Korea: Hetzner no official test endpoint, Akamai (Linode) 41ms (Osaka).