Migration guide
Switching from Akamai Cloud (Linode) to UltaHost
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | UltaHost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $5 | $5.52 | +$0.52 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $12 | $9.78 | −$2.22 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24 | $15.87 | −$8.13 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $48 | $37.72 | −$10.28 |
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, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only UltaHost: Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Indonesia.
Features
UltaHost adds NVMe disks, custom ISO boot, unmetered traffic.
You would give up an API, private networking.
A three-step cutover
- Create the UltaHost server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — custom ISO boot is available if you need an exact OS match.
- 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
- UltaHost$5.52 · 29 cities
Questions people ask
Is UltaHost cheaper than Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
At 3 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) UltaHost has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $5.52 against $5.
Will I lose any locations leaving Akamai Cloud (Linode)?
Akamai Cloud (Linode) covers 1 country that UltaHost does not: Indonesia.