Migration guide
Switching from FastComet to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | FastComet | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $5 | −$48.87 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $12 | −$41.87 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $24 | −$29.87 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $69.27 | $48 | −$21.27 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Spain.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds IPv6, an API, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
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 FastComet running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- FastComet$53.87 · 24 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than FastComet?
At 4 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 $53.87.
Will I lose any locations leaving FastComet?
No. Every country FastComet serves also has a Akamai Cloud (Linode) data center in this index.