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Score Comparison
Criteria
Linode (Akamai)
Hostinger
Overall Score
8.4
8.3
Performance
8.6
8.3
Features
8.2
8.5
Ease of Use
8.5
9.0
Pricing/Value
8.6
9.0
Support
8.0
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Linode (Akamai)
Hostinger
Starting Price
$5/mo
$1.99/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Linode (Akamai)
Price-conscious developers who want reliable performance and good support
Linode (now part of Akamai) offers solid VPS hosting with competitive pricing and reliable performance. A great middle-ground choice for those who find AWS too complex but need more than basic shared hosting.
Strengths
- Consistent performance with dedicated CPU options
- Competitive pricing with generous bandwidth
- Now backed by Akamai CDN infrastructure
- Strong uptime track record
Limitations
- Fewer one-click apps than competitors
- Akamai acquisition creating some uncertainty
- Control panel less polished than DigitalOcean
When to Choose Hostinger
Budget-conscious beginners and small websites needing affordable, reliable hosting
Hostinger offers exceptional value with rock-bottom pricing and a modern, user-friendly interface, making it the best budget hosting option for beginners willing to forgo phone support.
Strengths
- Extremely competitive pricing starting at $1.99/month
- Custom hPanel is intuitive and beginner-friendly
- Free website builder with AI-powered features
- Global data center locations for better performance
Limitations
- Single website limit on cheapest plan
- Live chat support can have wait times
- No phone support available
