Migration guide
Switching from SiteGround Cloud to Akamai Cloud (Linode)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | SiteGround Cloud | Akamai Cloud (Linode) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $100 | $5 | −$95 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $100 | $12 | −$88 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $100 | $24 | −$76 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $100 | $48 | −$52 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, France, Australia, Singapore.
Only Akamai Cloud (Linode): Canada, Brazil, Italy, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan.
Features
Akamai Cloud (Linode) adds DDoS filtering, snapshots, IPv6, an API, private networking.
You would not give up anything on the checklist.
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 SiteGround Cloud running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- SiteGround Cloud$100 · 11 cities
- Akamai Cloud (Linode)$5 · 26 cities
Questions people ask
Is Akamai Cloud (Linode) cheaper than SiteGround Cloud?
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 $100.
Will I lose any locations leaving SiteGround Cloud?
No. Every country SiteGround Cloud serves also has a Akamai Cloud (Linode) data center in this index.