Linode VPS Alternative
Looking for a more flexible VPS hosting solution than Linode? Start your project with Hostman today, and experience the difference!
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Up to 10 Sec
The average time it takes to create a server and deploy your software thanks to our intuitive control panel.
Hourly Billing Guarantee
Experience our high-speed cloud services with the flexibility of hourly payment. Pay only for the resources you use, with no long-term commitment.
Easy to Deploy
Manage your services with ease using our intuitive control panel, where deploying software is a matter of seconds.
Reliable and Available
Select from 4 datacenter regions based on latency or deploy across regions for redundancy.
Why Choose Hostman Over Linode?
While Linode is a well-known cloud provider, users may encounter limitations such as less transparent pricing and slower issue resolution for time-sensitive workloads.
Hostman offers clear, predictable pricing starting at $4/month, with backups billed at a fixed price per gigabyte. Rely on high-performance Intel and AMD-based servers with 99.98% uptime guaranteed by SLA, designed to support regulatory compliance. We ensure free 24/7 live chat support from real engineers, allowing issues to be resolved quickly without waiting in ticket queues.
With Hostman, you get easy-to-plan infrastructure costs, strong performance, and responsive support, making it a practical and reliable alternative to Linode for growing projects.
Hostman's commitment to simplicity
and budget-friendly solutions
16 vCPU
64 RAM
400 SSD
16 vCPU
32 RAM
750 SSD
12 vCPU
48 RAM
300 SSD
8 vCPU
16 RAM
320 SSD
Configuration
16 CPU, 64 GB RAM, 400 GB SSD
Hostman
DigitalOcean
Google Cloud
AWS
Vultr
Price
$140.80
$345
$393.99
$447.52
$384
Tech support
Free
$24/mo
$29/mo + 3% of
monthly charges
monthly charges
$29/mo or 3% of
monthly charges
monthly charges
Free
Backups
from $0.07/GB
20% or 30% higher
base daily/weekly fee
base daily/weekly fee
$0.03/GB per mo
$0.05/GB per mo
20% higher base
monthly/hourly fee
monthly/hourly fee
Bandwidth
Free
$0.01 per GB
$0.01 per GB
$0.09/GB first
10 TB / mo
10 TB / mo
$0.01 per GB
Live chat support
Avg. support response time
<15 min
<24 hours
<4 hours
<12 hours
<12 hours
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Enjoy Predictable Expenses with Hostman
Scaling Prices on Hostman vs Scaling Prices on Linode
Looking to scale your project? Hostman offers a cost-effective solution! In contrast to Linode's pricing, our plans remain budget-friendly even as your resource needs grow. With Hostman, you can upgrade your VPS resources (CPU, RAM, storage) at a rate that's up to 2 times less than what you'd pay at Linode.
Configuration
Hostman
Linode
4 CPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB
$28
$72
16 CPU, 32 GB RAM, 640 GB
$149
$288
32 CPU, 64 GB RAM, 1280 GB
$296
$576
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Why tech teams choose Hostman
99.98% SLA uptime
Industry-standard availability guarantee.
Clear, pay‑as‑you‑go pricing
No unexpected charges—pay only for what you allocate.
24/7 expert support
Free migration help and live support via chat, email, phone, or any messenger.
Feature Comparison
See how Hostman stacks up against Linode in key performance and feature areas
Feature
Hostman
Linode
CPU (GHz)
3.3 GHz
~2.0–2.4 GHz
RAM
1–8 GB
1–8 GB
Storage
25–100 GB NVMe
25–160 GB SSD
Bandwidth
Unlimited @ 200 Mbps
40/1 Gbps
Built-in Caching and SSL
✅ Yes, included by default
⚠️ Requires manual configuration
Static Site Hosting
✅ Yes, available
❌ Not provided
Performance Optimization
✅ Yes, automated and built-in
⚠️ Manual setup required
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Managed Databases
Hostman will deploy a database in the cloud that can accommodate everything. Popular database engines are already in place, from MySQL and Redis to Apache Kafka and OpenSearch.
Apps
Apps is a cloud service that automatically pulls code from repositories and deploys applications on Hostman servers. It supports popular frameworks and connects with GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repositories.
Kubernetes
Just link your repo, pick a project to deploy, and Hostman will have it running in the cloud with just a couple of clicks from the Control Panel.
Firewall
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Why should I consider Hostman over Linode?
Hostman provides transparent pricing, better performance with NVMe SSD storage, and 24/7 live-chat support for a better user experience compared to Linode’s ticket-based system. Hostman also offers a simple and intuitive control panel, making it easy for anyone to manage their VPS. Our clear documentation and focus on user-friendliness ensure that both beginners and experts can quickly get up to speed, unlike other providers with more complex interfaces.
How does Hostman’s pricing compare to Linode?
Hostman offers flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing starting from $4/month, with no hidden fees. Linode’s pricing is way more expensive than Hostman’s, but additional costs for snapshots, and bandwidth can increase the total cost.
Can I scale my resources with Hostman as my business grows?
Yes! Hostman allows you to scale your CPU, RAM, and NVMe SSD storage instantly without low downtime, providing flexibility to meet your business demands.
Does Hostman provide support like Linode?
Hostman’s 24/7 live-chat support connects you directly with real experts who can help with any issues or questions in real-time. Linode’s support is primarily ticket-based, with slower response times.
Can I migrate my existing VPS from Linode to Hostman?
Yes! Hostman provides free migration support, making it easy to move your existing projects, websites, or databases from Linode to Hostman with minimal downtime.
What operating systems does Hostman support?
Hostman supports popular operating systems including Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS, giving you full control over your server environment.
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