Migration guide
Switching from Contabo to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Contabo | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6.16 | $5 | −$1.16 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $6.16 | $12 | +$5.84 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $6.16 | $24 | +$17.84 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $6.16 | $48 | +$41.84 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Japan, India, Australia.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Indonesia.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up NVMe disks, custom ISO boot, unmetered traffic.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Akamai Cloud (Linode) server in Germany 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 Contabo running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Contabo$6.16 · 10 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than Contabo?
At 1 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 $6.16.
Will I lose any locations leaving Contabo?
No. Every country Contabo serves also has a Akamai Cloud (Linode) data center in this index.