Migration guide
Switching from netcup to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | netcup | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $2.07 | $5 | +$2.93 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $8.94 | $12 | +$3.06 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $8.94 | $24 | +$15.06 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $15.69 | $48 | +$32.31 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Germany, Netherlands, United States, Singapore.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan, Australia.
Only netcup: Austria.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up NVMe disks, custom ISO boot, unmetered traffic.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Akamai Cloud (Linode) server in Germany 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 netcup running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- netcup$2.07 · 5 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than netcup?
At 0 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 $2.07.
Will I lose any locations leaving netcup?
netcup covers 1 country that Akamai Cloud (Linode) does not: Austria.