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Managed Databases · $65/mo (4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB SSD)
Linode's $65/mo plan is significantly overpriced for a single 4GB database node. Multiple providers offer comparable or better specs at $30-55/mo, with lower hidden costs and higher SLAs. The Linode price appears inflated; genuine alternatives deliver 2-3x better value.
Half the price of Linode with industry-leading 99.999% SLA, 24h backups included, and transparent backup surcharges (no surprise fees).
Caveat: 2GB RAM vs Linode's 4GB; storage capped at 25GB; backup add-ons (10-60% surcharge) can add cost if you need frequent snapshots.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaleway | Managed Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL · DB-DEV-S | $11/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 10 GB SSD | Visit |
| Microsoft Azure | Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server · Burstable B1ms | $12.41/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| DigitalOcean | Managed Databases · OpenSearch Basic 2GB |
54% cheaper than Linode, includes 100GB monthly transfer allowance, and data encryption is standard; 80GB disk matches Linode.
Caveat: 2GB RAM vs Linode's 4GB; regional data-transfer overage rates ($0.09-0.132/GB) can spike costs if you exceed the 100GB pool.
17% cheaper than Linode with 2 vCPU (vs Linode's 2 vCPU), 80GB disk, and 100% network uptime SLA; no backup surcharge mentioned.
Caveat: 2GB RAM vs Linode's 4GB; bandwidth overage rates vary by data center; MySQL only (not all database types).
Matches Linode's 4GB RAM at 15% lower cost with 99.95% SLA; persistent disk storage and bandwidth overages are transparent.
Caveat: Only 1 vCPU vs Linode's 2 vCPU; storage billed separately at $0.25/GB/month (Linode's 80GB would add ~$20/mo); bandwidth overage at ~$0.15/GB.
Nearly identical price to Linode ($1 cheaper) with 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80-240GB usable storage, and 99.99% SLA; 3-node cluster option available.
Caveat: Single-node by default; IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026; storage overage at $0.0004/GB/hr.
Before you switch
| $19.6/mo |
| 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU |
| Visit |
| AWS Lightsail | Managed Databases · 2GB Standard | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed MySQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed PostgreSQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| Heroku | Heroku Postgres · Standard-0 | $50/mo | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB | Visit |
| Vultr | Managed Databases · MySQL CC-HP 2vCPU/2GB (0 rep) | $54/mo | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MongoDB · Production DB2-2 | $54.09/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| Render | Render Postgres · Pro-4gb | $55/mo | 4 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - Managed Dashboards (Grafana) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MySQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - PostgreSQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - OpenSearch · Essential DB1-4 | $70.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
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