Migration guide
Switching from Akamai Cloud (Linode) to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $5 | $6.11 | +$1.11 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $12 | $12.23 | +$0.23 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24 | $24.46 | +$0.46 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $48 | $48.92 | +$0.92 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Africa.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds NVMe disks.
You would give up DDoS filtering.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine 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 Akamai Cloud (Linode) running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
At 0 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Google Cloud Compute Engine has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.11 against $5.
Will I lose any locations leaving Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
No. Every country Akamai Cloud (Linode) serves also has a Google Cloud Compute Engine data center in this index.