Migration guide
Switching from Cherry Servers to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Cherry Servers | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $10.53 | $5 | −$5.53 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $12 | −$9.30 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $24 | +$2.70 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $48 | +$26.70 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, United States, Singapore, Japan.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, India, Indonesia, Australia.
Only Cherry Servers: Lithuania.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds snapshots, IPv6, private networking.
You would give up NVMe disks.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Akamai Cloud (Linode) server in Netherlands first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep Cherry Servers running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Cherry Servers$10.53 · 7 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than Cherry Servers?
At 2 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Akamai Cloud (Linode) has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $5 against $10.53.
Will I lose any locations leaving Cherry Servers?
Cherry Servers covers 1 country that Akamai Cloud (Linode) does not: Lithuania.