Linode vs V2 Cloud
LinodeCloud Hosting
V2 CloudVirtual Desktop Infrastructure
Starts at $40/user/moPublished price
Linode Cloud Hosting Cloud computing designed for you. | V2 Cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Desktops, servers, storage & AI agents in one secure cloud. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Cloud Hosting | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure |
| What it is | Linode (now Akamai Cloud Computing) offers simple, affordable cloud infrastructure including virtual machines, Kubernetes, object storage, and managed databases. | Simple cloud desktop solution for small businesses providing fully managed virtual desktops without IT complexity. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Shared CPU: From $5/month (1 GB RAM) Dedicated CPU: From $36/month Kubernetes: Free control plane + worker node costs Object Storage: $5/month for 250 GB | Starts at $40/user/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat rate | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Not available | Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2003 | 2016 |
| Team size | 201-500 employees | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Montreal, Canada |
| Featured clients | Blizzard, GoDaddy | Not available |