Akamai Linode Pricing
Akamai Linode costs from $5/mo up to $36/mo — about $60/year at the entry tier. There are 2 plans, and no free tier. That is above the $4/mo average for cloud platforms we track.
Akamai Linode plans & prices
Every Akamai Linode plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Akamai Linode costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| NanodePopular | $5 | $15 | $60 |
| Dedicated CPU | $36 | $108 | $432 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Nanode $5 | Dedicated CPU $36 |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB VM | ||
| Flat pricing | ||
| Dedicated cores | ||
| Production workloads |
Which Akamai Linode plan should you choose?
On a budget → Nanode ($5/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $60 a year.
Scaling up → Dedicated CPU ($36/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Akamai Linode good value?
Across the 1 other cloud platforms we track, entry pricing averages $4/mo (from $4 to $4). Akamai Linode starts at $5/mo — above average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOceanSimple, affordable cloud for developers | $4/mo | 4.6/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Akamai Linode?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Akamai Linode cost?+
Akamai Linode starts at $5 per month, running up to $36 per month on its top tier. There are 2 plans in total.
Does Akamai Linode have a free plan?+
No — Akamai Linode does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Nanode plan at $5/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is Akamai Linode per year?+
At the Nanode price of $5/mo, Akamai Linode costs about $60 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Akamai Linode expensive compared with other cloud platforms?+
The 1 other cloud platforms we track average $4/mo to start. Akamai Linode's cheapest paid plan is $5/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with Akamai Linode?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.