Migration guide
Switching from Hostinger VPS to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Hostinger VPS | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $11.99 | $5 | −$6.99 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $11.99 | $12 | +$0.01 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $11.99 | $24 | +$12.01 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $14.99 | $48 | +$33.01 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Brazil.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Canada, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only Hostinger VPS: Lithuania, Malaysia.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds 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 Hostinger VPS running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Hostinger VPS$11.99 · 10 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than Hostinger VPS?
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 $11.99.
Will I lose any locations leaving Hostinger VPS?
Hostinger VPS covers 2 countries that Akamai Cloud (Linode) does not: Lithuania, Malaysia.