OVHcloud VPS vs Linode (Akamai)

Pricing data as of 2026-10-12 · refreshed weekly

OVHcloud VPS (vps) and Linode (Akamai) (vps) overlap on 15 stacks. The table below shows the cheapest fitting plan on each for a typical startup workload (~50,000 visits/month) — list prices, no promos.

OVHcloud VPSvps

VPS-1$4.54/mo
VPS-2$8.5/mo
VPS-3$12.32/mo
VPS-4$23.37/mo
Nothing bundledDIY: cdn, image opt, edge, ssl, previews, auto-deploy

Linode (Akamai)vps

Nanode 1GB$5/mo
Linode 2GB$12/mo
Linode 4GB$24/mo
Nothing bundledDIY: cdn, image opt, edge, ssl, previews, auto-deploy

Cheapest fitting plan per stack (startup traffic)

StackOVHcloud VPSLinode (Akamai)Cheaper
Next.js$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Nuxt$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Astro$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
SvelteKit$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Remix / React Router$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Node.js API$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Django$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
FastAPI$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Laravel$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Ruby on Rails$4.54 (VPS-1)$12 (Linode 2GB)OVHcloud VPS
Spring Boot$4.54 (VPS-1)$12 (Linode 2GB)OVHcloud VPS
WordPress$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Ghost$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Strapi$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS
Static site$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)OVHcloud VPS

Next.js by traffic level

TrafficOVHcloud VPSLinode (Akamai)
Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo)$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)
Startup / small business (~50,000/mo)$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)
E-commerce (~200,000/mo)$4.54 (VPS-1)$5 (Nanode 1GB)
High traffic (~1,000,000/mo)$4.54 (VPS-1)$12 (Linode 2GB)

"+" = even the largest plan may not cover that traffic. Full breakdowns: Next.js on OVHcloud VPS · Next.js on Linode (Akamai)

FAQ

Is OVHcloud VPS or Linode (Akamai) cheaper?

OVHcloud VPS is cheaper for all 15 stacks both can run, at startup traffic (~50,000 visits/month). Both are VPS offerings, so compare what each bundles (below) as well as price.

What does a Next.js app cost on OVHcloud VPS vs Linode (Akamai)?

Cheapest fitting plan by traffic level — hobby / side project: OVHcloud VPS $4.54/month (VPS-1) vs Linode (Akamai) $5/month (Nanode 1GB); startup / small business: OVHcloud VPS $4.54/month (VPS-1) vs Linode (Akamai) $5/month (Nanode 1GB); e-commerce: OVHcloud VPS $4.54/month (VPS-1) vs Linode (Akamai) $5/month (Nanode 1GB); high traffic: OVHcloud VPS $4.54/month (VPS-1) vs Linode (Akamai) $12/month (Linode 2GB).

What is included with OVHcloud VPS and Linode (Akamai)?

OVHcloud VPS is a VPS with nothing bundled — CDN, TLS automation, previews and deploys are yours to set up. Linode (Akamai) is a VPS with nothing bundled — CDN, TLS automation, previews and deploys are yours to set up.

How current are these prices?

They are official list prices as of 2026-10-12, re-checked against each provider's pricing page on a weekly cycle. Intro promos and coupons are not used in totals; taxes are not included unless a plan note says so.

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