Which has better global coverage?

Linode (via Akamai) has broader global reach — US, EU, Asia-Pacific, and more. Hetzner is primarily EU with one US location (Ashburn, VA).

Can I send email from Linode?

Yes — with a Linode Port 25 Open account ($130), SMTP is enabled. Hetzner does not have a port 25 specific account tier from Cloud Accounts.

Which is better for WordPress hosting?

Hetzner for EU audiences — the price advantage means more server capacity per budget. Linode for US/global audiences where Akamai's CDN benefits WordPress page load times.

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Hetzner vs Linode Accounts

Hetzner and Linode (Akamai Cloud) are two of the most price-competitive cloud providers outside the big three. Hetzner leads on raw EUR/vCPU pricing in Europe; Linode leads on network quality via the Akamai CDN backbone. This comparison identifies the winner for each workload type.

Comparison Table Verdict Buy Accounts FAQ

Quick Answer

Hetzner is the better choice for best price-performance and best for eu workloads.
Linode wins on best network quality and best port 25 access.
Linode has the lower entry price — accounts start from $25.
Both Hetzner and Linode are available here as verified accounts with instant delivery and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Verdict by Category

Best price-performance

Hetzner

Hetzner CX cloud servers are 30–50% cheaper than comparable Linode plans for equivalent vCPU and RAM.

Best network quality

Linode

Akamai's global CDN gives Linode superior network throughput and edge performance for content delivery.

Best for EU workloads

Hetzner

Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Helsinki datacentres with GDPR-compliant infrastructure at the lowest EU cloud prices.

Best port 25 access

Linode

Linode Port 25 Open account at $130 — straightforward SMTP access with reverse DNS support.

Best for dedicated servers

Hetzner

Hetzner Root Servers (dedicated) have no Linode equivalent at remotely comparable prices.

Feature Comparison

Feature

Hetzner

Linode

Entry account price

$45 (5 server limit)

$25 ($100 credit)

Dedicated servers

Available (very cheap)

Not available

EU datacentres

DE, FI (GDPR)

DE, GB only

Port 25 open account

Not sold separately

$130 available

Server/instance limit

5–100 server accounts

Credit-based (no hard limit)

CDN integration

None built-in

Akamai global CDN

Object storage

S3-compatible

Linode Object Storage (S3)

Replacement guarantee

7 days (select tiers)

7 days (credit accounts)

How to Decide

Choose Hetzner if…

Hetzner CX cloud servers are 30–50% cheaper than comparable Linode plans for equivalent vCPU and RAM.
Nuremberg, Falkenstein, and Helsinki datacentres with GDPR-compliant infrastructure at the lowest EU cloud prices.
Hetzner Root Servers (dedicated) have no Linode equivalent at remotely comparable prices.

Choose Linode if…

Akamai's global CDN gives Linode superior network throughput and edge performance for content delivery.
Linode Port 25 Open account at $130 — straightforward SMTP access with reverse DNS support.

Still unsure? If your team uses Microsoft software → choose Hetzner. For AI/ML workloads → choose Hetzner. For maximum service breadth → choose Hetzner.

Buy Accounts — Both Providers

Hetzner Accounts

Hetzner 5 Server Limit

5 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$45

Hetzner 10 Server Limit

10 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$90

Hetzner 25 Server Limit

25 Server Limit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$190

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Linode Accounts

Linode $100 Credit

$100 Linode Credit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$25

Linode Port 25 Open

Port 25 Open Account · 30min–12hr Delivery

$130

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Buying Both?

Many teams buy accounts from both Hetzner and Linode — one for primary workloads and one for benchmarking or specific features available only on one platform. Cloud Accounts sells accounts from all 12 providers individually; no minimum order required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Hetzner's CX31 (2 vCPU, 8 GB) costs approximately €10/month vs Linode's comparable plan at ~$18/month. Hetzner is consistently 30–50% cheaper per vCPU.

The Bottom Line

Choose Hetzner if you prioritise best price-performance, or Linode if best network quality matters more to your team. There's no universally "best" cloud — only the best fit for your workload and budget. Whichever you choose, you can buy a verified Hetzner or Linode account from Cloud Accounts, delivered within hours and backed by our 7-day guarantee.

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Fast Delivery

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