Is Linode (Akamai)'s Backups - Nanode 1GB tier the best deal?

Backups · $2/mo

Competitively priced

Linode's $2/mo Nanode backup add-on is competitively priced for a fixed-tier backup service. IONOS offers lower per-GB rates ($0.02-$0.08/mo per GB), but those are metered and only cheaper if you're backing up less than 25GB; for a 1GB tier, IONOS costs $0.02-$0.08/mo. Hostinger bundles weekly backups into shared hosting ($2.99/mo intro), but renewal jumps to $10.99/mo and backups are not a standalone product.

Backup Service VM/Server Backup Storage

$0.08/mosave 96%

At $0.08/mo per GB, a 1GB backup costs only $0.08/mo versus Linode's $2/mo flat tier.

Caveat: Metered pricing means you pay only for what you use, but renewal pricing on underlying IONOS services can spike 2-6x; this backup rate itself appears stable but verify SLA and retention terms.

Observability Logging Storage

$0.02/mosave 99%

At $0.02/mo per GB, a 1GB backup costs only $0.02/mo, the lowest per-GB rate in the set.

Caveat: This is a logging/observability product, not a traditional VM backup service; verify it meets your backup retention, recovery, and compliance requirements before switching.

Add-Ons Offsite Backup Storage

$0.03/mosave 98.5%

At $0.033/mo per GiB per server, a 1GB backup costs $0.03/mo, undercutting Linode by 98.5%.

Caveat: Cloudways charges per-server and per-GiB; bandwidth overages vary by underlying cloud (DigitalOcean $0.02/GB, AWS $0.12/GB), and you must factor in the base server cost, which Linode's add-on does not require.

Before you switch

IONOS metered backup pricing ($0.02-$0.08/mo per GB) is only cheaper than Linode's $2 flat tier if your backup is under 25-100GB; verify your typical backup size.
IONOS intro pricing traps: renewal rates on VPS and hosting plans jump 2-6x after contract; confirm whether the backup service rate itself renews at the same per-GB price.
Cloudways per-server billing means you pay $0.03/mo per GiB per server; if you have multiple instances, costs multiply; also verify bandwidth overage rates for your chosen cloud backend.
Hostinger's $2.99/mo shared hosting includes weekly backups but renews at $10.99/mo; this is not a standalone backup product and is only cheaper on intro pricing.
Linode's $2/mo backup is a fixed-tier add-on with no metering; if you need predictable costs and don't exceed 1GB, Linode remains simpler, even if metered alternatives are cheaper per-GB at small scales.

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
IONOS	Container Registry · Vulnerability Scanning	$0.02/mo	Priced per GB per 30 days, optional add-on	Visit
IONOS	Observability (Logging & Monitoring) · Logging Storage	$0.02/mo	Per GB per 30 days	Visit
Cloudways	Add-Ons · Offsite Backup Storage	$0.03/mo	Per GiB per server per month (billed as a rate, not a flat monthly tier)	Visit
IONOS	Backup Service · VM/Server Backup Storage	$0.08/mo	Priced per GB per 30 days	Visit
Hostinger	Shared/Web Hosting · Premium	$2.99/mo	20 GB SSD	Visit

Visit Linode (Akamai)

Comparing prices across every provider we track...