SiteGround Wins
Score Comparison
Criteria
SiteGround
Linode (Akamai)
Overall Score
8.8
8.4
Performance
9.2
8.6
Features
8.5
8.2
Ease of Use
8.5
8.5
Pricing/Value
8.0
8.6
Support
9.5
8.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
SiteGround
Linode (Akamai)
Starting Price
$2.99/mo
$5/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose SiteGround
Users who prioritize performance and exceptional customer support
SiteGround delivers premium hosting performance and the best customer support in the industry, making it ideal for businesses that value reliability and expert assistance over the lowest price.
Strengths
- Exceptional uptime and server performance with SSD storage
- Industry-leading 24/7 customer support with expert staff
- Free daily backups and SSL certificates on all plans
- Built-in caching and CDN for faster load times
Limitations
- Higher renewal prices after initial term
- Limited storage compared to some competitors
- No monthly billing option on shared hosting
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
