DigitalOcean vs Linode (Akamai) for Developers
Developer-friendly VPS with good APIs, CLI tools, and documentation. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for Developers workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Vultr if you want the stronger overall fit.
Vultr wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.
Pick DigitalOcean if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.
DigitalOcean may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.
$20.00
2 vCPU
30 GB
Linux
Developers Requirements
Start with at least 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage. For this workload, Good APIs, snapshots, and fast provisioning matter more than managed add-ons.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $24.00/month | $20.00/month Best Price | $20.00/month |
| Entry Plan Specs | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Developers | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Developers | 2 vCPU 4GB RAM 80GB SSD Fits Developers |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,120 | 1,150 | 1,180 Fastest |
| Disk Read Speed | 580MB/s | 540MB/s | 620MB/s Fastest |
| Network Throughput | 4,800Mbps | 4,500Mbps | 5,200Mbps Fastest |
| Boot Time | 32.4seconds | 35.8seconds | 28.6seconds Quickest |
| Datacenter Regions | 8 locations | 10 locations | 12 locations |
| Hourly Billing | |||
| Support | ticket email community | ticket email phone chat | ticket email |
| Get Started | Visit DigitalOcean | Visit Linode (Akamai) | Visit Vultr |
DigitalOcean for Developers
Excellent documentation and tutorials Basic 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $24.00.
Linode (Akamai) for Developers
Excellent 24/7 support with phone option Linode 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.
Vultr for Developers
Most datacenter locations of any provider Cloud Compute 4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.
Keep going from here
Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for Developers: DigitalOcean or Linode (Akamai)?
DigitalOcean starts at $24.00 for a qualifying plan, while Linode (Akamai) starts at $20.00.
Which provider has better performance for Developers?
DigitalOcean scores 1120 on the latest CPU run and Linode (Akamai) scores 1150. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.
Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for Developers?
Yes. Both providers have at least one plan that clears the baseline of 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 30 GB storage.
Should I use the generic DigitalOcean vs Linode (Akamai) comparison instead?
Use this page when Developers is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.