Hosting Node.js API on Linode (Akamai)
Pricing data as of 2026-10-12 · refreshed weekly
Linode (Akamai) is a vps platform. Node.js API needs roughly 512MB RAM for a production server process, so the cheapest plan that actually fits depends on your traffic. Below is the cheapest Linode (Akamai) plan that fits each traffic level, computed from current list prices.
Note: the 512MB figure is for serving the built app. Production builds (next build and friends) are heavier and belong in CI or on your laptop — run them on the same small instance and you'll hit out-of-memory errors that say nothing about its serving capacity.
Cheapest fitting plan by traffic
| Traffic | Plan | $/month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby / side project (~5,000/mo) | Nanode 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| Startup / small business (~50,000/mo) | Nanode 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| E-commerce (~200,000/mo) | Nanode 1GB | $5 | 25GB SSD |
| High traffic (~1,000,000/mo) | Linode 2GB | $12 | 50GB SSD |
FAQ
How much does it cost to host Node.js API on Linode (Akamai)?
Hobby / side project: $5/month (Nanode 1GB); Startup / small business: $5/month (Nanode 1GB); E-commerce: $5/month (Nanode 1GB); High traffic: $12/month (Linode 2GB).
Is Linode (Akamai) a cheap place to host Node.js API?
At startup traffic Linode (Akamai) ranks 6 of 18 providers that fit; the cheapest is Orkestr (free, Starter). Cheaper usually means more setup and maintenance on your side.
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.