Is Linode (Akamai)'s G8 Dedicated 256x128 the best deal?

Dedicated CPU Compute · $3153.6/mo (256 GB RAM, 128 vCPU, 3600 GB NVMe, 11000 GB transfer)

Better deals exist

Linode's G8 Dedicated 256x128 at $3,153.60/mo is significantly overpriced for the specs. Multiple providers offer comparable or superior hardware at 25-60% lower cost, though you'll need to verify exact specs and watch for renewal-rate traps and bandwidth overages.

Dedicated Servers AMD Turin 64 Cores

$755.03/mosave 76%

64 vCPU, 192GB RAM, 2TB NVMe, unlimited traffic at less than 1/4 Linode's price; specs are high-confidence and hardware is current-gen EPYC.

Caveat: Quoted price is for 24-month prepay; 1-month terms cost significantly more; fair-usage policy on 'unlimited' traffic; ticket-only support on base tier.

Dedicated Servers AMD Tier 3

$399/mosave 87%

128GB RAM, 16 vCPU (EPYC 7252), 960GB NVMe RAID1, fully managed US data centers at 87% savings versus Linode.

Caveat: Price is estimated; exact specs and renewal rates require a sales call; vCPU count (16c/32t) is lower than Linode's 128 vCPU, so this is a partial spec match only.

VPS Hosting Managed cPanel 256GB

$916.25/mosave 71%

256GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 1.95TB NVMe, 8TB transfer, cPanel included; 71% cheaper than Linode with matching RAM.

Caveat: Medium confidence sourcing; renewal rates reported at 2-3x intro price; vCPU count (64) is half Linode's; requires sales call for final pricing.

GPU Cloud Servers GEX131

$989/mosave 69%

256GB RAM, 1920GB NVMe RAID1, includes NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPU (bonus), 69% cheaper than Linode; excellent for compute-heavy workloads.

Caveat: GPU adds cost but also capability; prices exclude VAT; recent large price increases on other Hetzner lines (CCX +2.1-2.73x in June 2026); setup fees rising in 2026.

VX1 GP 64vCPU/256GB (Block Storage)

$1401.6/mosave 56%

256GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 10TB transfer; 56% cheaper than Linode with matching RAM and transfer allowance.

Caveat: vCPU count (64) is half Linode's; bandwidth overage rates vary by data center; Windows license not included.

Before you switch

Contabo and Hosting.com require long-term prepay commitments (24-36 months) to hit quoted prices; verify month-to-month renewal rates before committing.
Hosting.com requires a sales call to confirm final pricing and renewal terms; introductory pricing may not apply to renewals.
Linode's $0.005/GB overage rate on bandwidth is competitive, but Contabo's unlimited traffic and Hetzner's 20TB EU pool are more generous.
None of the alternatives match Linode's full 128 vCPU spec except Contabo (64 vCPU) and Vultr (64 vCPU); if you need 128 vCPU, verify workload actually requires it.
Hetzner and Scaleway prices exclude VAT; add 19-25% tax depending on region before final comparison.
Verify backup costs: Linode charges 20-25% of instance price; Contabo and Hetzner backup pricing should be confirmed in quotes.

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
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	Dedicated Servers · AMD Tier 3	$399/mo	128 GB RAM, 960 GB NVMe RAID1	Visit
Contabo	Dedicated Servers · AMD Turin 64 Cores	$755.03/mo	192 GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 2048 GB NVMe (2x1TB)	Visit
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	VPS Hosting (Managed cPanel) · Managed cPanel 256GB	$916.25/mo	256 GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 1997 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
Hetzner	GPU Cloud Servers · GEX131	$989/mo	256 GB RAM, 1920 GB NVMe RAID1	Visit
Cloudways	DigitalOcean Servers (Flexible) · Basic Standard 192GB (APPROX, top tier)	$1056/mo	192 GB RAM	Visit
Scaleway	Virtual Instances · POP2-HC-64C-128G	$1242.75/mo	128 GB RAM, 64 vCPU	Visit
OVHcloud	Public Cloud Compute Instances · c3-128	$1258.52/mo	128 GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 400 GB NVMe	Visit
Vultr	VX1 · GP 64vCPU/256GB (Block Storage)	$1401.6/mo	256 GB RAM, 64 vCPU	Visit
AWS Lightsail	Virtual Servers · Comp 144GB (Linux, IPv6)	$1684/mo	144 GB RAM, 72 vCPU, 1280 GB SSD	Visit
Vultr	Optimized Cloud Compute · GP 64vCPU/192GB	$1920/mo	192 GB RAM, 64 vCPU, 960 GB	Visit
Microsoft Azure	Virtual Machines · F72s_v2	$2222.85/mo	144 GB RAM, 72 vCPU	Visit
UpCloud	Cloud Servers - Premium · PREMIUM-80xCPU-512GB	$2772.26/mo	512 GB RAM, 80 vCPU, 500 GB MaxIOPS SSD	Visit

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