# Linode Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Linode Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Virtual Private Server products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/210618/Linode --- # Linode Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Linode ## What is Linode? Simplify your cloud infrastructure with our Linux virtual machines and robust set of tools to develop, deploy, and scale your modern applications faster and easier. Our infrastructure-as-a-service platform is deployed across 11 global markets from our data centers around the world and is supported by our Next Generation Network, advanced APIs, comprehensive services, and vast library of educational resources. ## What is Linode used for? [Virtual Private Server](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-private-server-software/)[Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)](https://www.capterra.com/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions-software/)[Cloud Management](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 22 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 95% Neutral 5% Negative 0% Starting price $5 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Linode?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.akamai.com&name=Linode) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Linode 4.6 (22) VS. [5.0 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/248436/AtlanticNet-Cloud-Platform/reviews/) Starting Price $5 Usage Based, Per Month Starting Price $0.01 Usage Based, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (22) Ease Of Use 4.9 (44) Value For Money 4.9 (16) Value For Money 5.0 (42) Customer Service 4.3 (16) Customer Service 4.8 (43) ## Linode alternatives [4.7 (343)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168192/Site24x7/reviews/) Starting price $10.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Ultahost](https://www.capterra.com/p/249700/Ultahost/) [4.9 (44)](https://www.capterra.com/p/249700/Ultahost/#reviews) Starting price $3.25 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/249700/Ultahost/) [Vultr](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/) [4.5 (40)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 85% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/) [DigitalOcean](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/) [4.6 (158)](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/reviews/) Starting price $4.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/210618/Linode/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Backup and Recovery 4.5 (10) 70.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Server Monitoring 4.6 (7) 85.71% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Virtual Server 4.8 (6) 100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server Performance Management 4.6 (5) 80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Alerts/Notifications 4.8 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Dashboard 5.0 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Linode 67 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Measure the actual bandwidth available on a local network (LAN or WiFi) Assessment of resource optimization and capacity availability across the environment A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server Integration with content management software Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Centralized portal to help users host and manage multiple websites and resources. Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Import and export data to and from software applications Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Manage and store data in a database Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency Graphical representation of data Offers dedicated resources like RAM, CPU, bandwidth, and storage for managing hosting, software installation, and other operations. Store and organize documents in a centralized system Convert data into a code for security Create, save, and store files Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Move files across different systems or networks Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs Access software remotely via mobile devices Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Allows businesses to monitor and secure applications and workloads across multiple public clouds Support multiple types of devices Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components. Monitor and analyze the performance and status of a server or system/application Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Receive data and information in real time Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches At least a username and password is required to access the system Includes firewalls, intrusion detection, and network-based antivirus programs to provide security against online threats Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Creates a virtual server that replicates all the functionalities of a dedicated physical server Supports software designed specifically for creating web applications, web APIs, and websites. Publishing and managing websites across the internet. Features 4.5 (22) 4.5 Based on 22 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (16) Free Trial [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/210618/Linode/pricing/) Basic $5.00 Usage Based,Per Month Value for money 4.9 (16) 4.9 Based on 16 reviews ## Integrations [ WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[ MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[ GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/)[ WooCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/p/225601/WooCommerce/)[ Jenkins](https://www.capterra.com/p/171026/Jenkins/)[ Docker](https://www.capterra.com/p/148132/Docker/)[ MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)[ Drupal](https://www.capterra.com/p/119594/Drupal/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (16) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (16) 4.3 Based on 16 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 22 reviews Filter by rating 5(15) 4(6) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AU Anonymous User Intern Computer Software ### "Affordable and Reliable, but Needs Manual Setup." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 4, 2025 It provides simple and cost effective service to users but also lack in some where in managing fine grain security management. Pros There affordable pricing and its easy to use dashboard. Cons It is only good for small scale business as it does not provide advance features like bigger sharks in market such as AWS, GCP etc. Switched from [Vultr](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/) [Amazon EC2 Spot](https://www.capterra.com/p/208865/EC2-Spot/) [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.capterra.com/p/246720/Azure-Virtual-Machines/) They were slightly expensive as compare to Linode and I also found some videos on youtube so they helped me to setup. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User MERN Stack Developer Information Technology and Services ### "My first free 60 days experience with Linode. " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 March 3, 2025 I many used it to store my files in it while practicing docker as it gives high speed SSD storage. Pros It has free trial and also you get 100$ free credit to use in initial stage. Cons There was no auto scaling and very few data centers were available and only has 60 days free trial. Switched from [VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/) Virtual Box does not have VPS, we have to download it on local system. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Joel T. Senior Web dev. Computer Software ### "Still lacks some of the basic concepts of modern web hosting" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 17, 2023 Linode didn't just favor me in anyways. From pricing structure to technical support, it didn't find room for my business. Pros There isn't much that impressed me with Linode apart from the fact that it supports cyber panel very well (VPS) and the virtual private servers are easy to install. Cons Things I don't like about Linode:-It's exorbitant in terms of pricing-poor client service ( they take anywhere from 1-2 business days to respond to an open ticket)-Poor or almost none reasonable pricing model.-WordPress hosting is slow-High speed servers are available in the dedcated hosting package which are very costful Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Fernando R. COO Computer Software ### "Servers in the cloud simple, easy and with a suitable price" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 11, 2023 We have dedicated server and software as service quickly and a good prices Pros My favourites features are low prices, a clear politic of costs, and the ease to deploy a new server Cons I like all about this platform. It will be interesting for spanish users that they were certificated in ENS Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Romaric S. web designer Computer Software ### "Linode" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 16, 2022 Linode is a better alternative for any project infrastructure. From common apps to complex websites hosting, Linode does well at it. I recommend it. Pros I have tried out a lot of web hosting solutions and Linode is my #2 VPS recommendation for businesses looking for affordable and effective VPS hosting solutions.The company keeps track of the client's objectives and tries all in its capacities to meet them. Linode's hosting technology is quite advanced.It has a variety of server locations and the server installation process is also very easy as there are documentations to avail this.The support staff is very friendly and proactive. They care about their clients as well as their satisfaction. I have seen some competitors who only care about money. Cons The cost for hosting with Linode is medium-high as compared to digital ocean. Sincerely, this is the only dark side of it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Soporte Tecnico Industrial Automation ### "Una buena opcion de VPS" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 20, 2022 Mi experiencia con Linode en general es buena, aunque me ha costado con algunas integraciones. Pros Lo que más me gusta de Linode es que: además de la variedad de imágenes, puedes cargar tu imagen personalizada. Cons Lo que menos me gusta es la interface de panel de control. Aunque esto no es una desventaja significa, ya que los servidores son muy buenos. Switched from [DigitalOcean](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Stanley M. System Administrator Information Technology and Services ### "Why I chose Linode for Cloud" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 27, 2022 No issues experienced so far with any of my virtual servers. Pros Native User Interface that is all inclusive. Cons Feels a bit outdated with the interface for millennial users. Reasons for choosing Linode Recommendation from a mentor. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Software Development Manager E-Learning ### "Very stable, capable and good performance virtual servers" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 30, 2022 Pros Easy to manage via cloud management panel, very stable with little downtime, good performance Cons Missing some higher security features of other virtual server providers Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. ET Eitan T. CEO Information Technology and Services ### "A great performance and Infrastructure, Great apps marketplace" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 26, 2022 Pros Infrastructure and features are great and high quality, the performance is fast, the marketplace have a lot of applications and it's a great feature. Cons The deployment dashboard and process is a bit techie and not friendly. Switched from [IBM Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/240584/IBM-Cloud/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Fabio D. Web Designer Information Technology and Services ### "Reliable cloud storage at a great price" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 24, 2022 Pros Comparing to AWS the aspect that struck me most is the ease of configuration of the infrastructure and the very intuitive user interface. Cons currently I have not encountered any negative aspects in my experience with linode Switched from [AWS Lambda](https://www.capterra.com/p/211010/AWS-Lambda/) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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