Migration guide
Switching from DigitalOcean to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | DigitalOcean | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6 | $5 | −$1 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $12 | $12 | −$0 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24 | $24 | −$0 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $48 | $48 | −$0 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Singapore, Australia.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Indonesia, Japan.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up NVMe disks.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Akamai Cloud (Linode) server in United States 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 DigitalOcean running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- DigitalOcean$4 · 13 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than DigitalOcean?
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 $4.
Will I lose any locations leaving DigitalOcean?
No. Every country DigitalOcean serves also has a Akamai Cloud (Linode) data center in this index.