# Akamai Cloud Computing, Google Compute Engine vs Hostwinds Comparison

| | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 406 | 952 | 438 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (99.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Pay As You Go Per Month | Pay As You Go | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Akamai Cloud Computing

Pros:
- Ease of Use (108 reviews)
- Affordable (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (24 reviews)
- Limited Features (18 reviews)

### Google Compute Engine

Pros:
- Ease of Use (76 reviews)
- Scalability (69 reviews)

Cons:
- Pricing Issues (49 reviews)
- Expensive (45 reviews)

### Hostwinds

Pros:
- Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Helpful (3 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (313 reviews) | 9.0 (506 reviews) | 9.9 (412 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (313 reviews) | 8.7 (508 reviews) | 9.9 (411 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (246 reviews) | 8.6 (333 reviews) | 9.8 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (196 reviews) | 8.6 (213 reviews) | 9.9 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (287 reviews) | 8.4 (467 reviews) | 9.9 (411 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (191 reviews) | 8.8 (205 reviews) | 9.9 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (299 reviews) | 9.4 (483 reviews) | 9.9 (410 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Akamai Cloud Computing

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Compute Engine

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Beyond Free Tier and Free Trial

Price: Pay As You Go Per Month

Description: Pricing for Compute Engine is based on per-second usage of the machine types, persistent disks, and other resources that you select for your virtual machines. 

Key Features:
- Compute Engine charges for usage based on the following price sheet: https://cloud.google.com/compute/all-pricing

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Hostwinds

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Hourly VPS Options

Price: Pay As You Go

Description: Deploy Hostwinds Cloud Servers starting at $ 0.006931 per hr

Key Features:
- 1 Gbps Ports
- Solid State Drives
- Snapshots

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 153 |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 8.7/10 | 143 |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 204 |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | 9.2 (119 reviews) | 8.8 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Private Cloud** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | 8.5 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bare Metal** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | 8.2 (99 reviews) | 8.7 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | 9.1 (125 reviews) | 9.2 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Computing** | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 8.3 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Networks** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 8.8 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | 9.2 (118 reviews) | 8.6 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking** | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 8.7 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | 8.9 (119 reviews) | 8.5 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | 8.6 (106 reviews) | 8.9 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 125 |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 8.6 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Object Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Versioning** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed of access** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Redundancy** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access control** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Infrastructure compatibility** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Auto Scaling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.5/10 | 133 |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automated resource scaling

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic resource discovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart scaling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Scaling strategies

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-defined optimization strategies** | Not enough data | 8.3 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive scaling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Unified scaling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.4 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Shared Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | 9.9/10 | 23 |

#### Support

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Website Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Knowledge Base Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (19 reviews) | 

#### Free Resources

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Free Website Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Free Domain Name** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Free Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (20 reviews) | 

### Dedicated Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Set Up

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Certificate Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup and Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Domain and Sub-Domain Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Reseller Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom DNS name servers ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible hosting plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **cPanel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain Reseller Account Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fully Managed Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP Addresses Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Web Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Load Balancing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 8.6/10 | 19 |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Usability - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Design** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Setup Simplicity** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Integration** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Container Support** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Optimization - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Global Load Balancing** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Resource Allocation** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Health Monitoring** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security & Compliance - Load Balancing

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL/TLS Termination** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Firewall Integration** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Mitigation** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VPS Hosting Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | 9.6/10 | 431 |

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Hosting Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.9 (389 reviews) | 
| **Bandwidth Allowance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.8 (388 reviews) | 
| **Email Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (380 reviews) | 
| **Control Panel Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (386 reviews) | 
| **CMS Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (367 reviews) | 
| **Web Framework Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (215 reviews) | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (240 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (312 reviews) | 
| **Database Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (319 reviews) | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (325 reviews) | 

### Container Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Akamai Cloud Computing** | 9.2/10 | 19 |
| **Google Compute Engine** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hostwinds** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 9.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Isolation** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Isolation** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Packaging ** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Container Networking** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Development

| Feature | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Developer Toolkit** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Architecture** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Datacenter** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtualization** | 9.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)

**Unique to Akamai Cloud Computing (5):** [Block Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/block-storage), [Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions), [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing), [Container Orchestration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-orchestration), [Container Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-management)

**Unique to Google Compute Engine (3):** [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Auto Scaling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-scaling)

**Unique to Hostwinds (7):** [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Shared Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/shared-hosting), [Dedicated Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dedicated-hosting), [Reseller Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/reseller-hosting), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [Load Balancing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-balancing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Akamai Cloud Computing | Google Compute Engine | Hostwinds | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.9% | 36.4% | 99.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.0% | 30.5% | 0.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.2% | 33.1% | 0.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Akamai Cloud Computing

- **Computer Software:** 21.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Program Development:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 31.6%

#### Google Compute Engine

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.7%
- **Computer Software:** 19.0%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.2%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 35.4%

#### Hostwinds

- **Internet:** 39.4%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.4%
- **Computer Hardware:** 2.1%
- **Information Services:** 1.9%
- **Design:** 1.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 1.9%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 1.9%
- **Computer Software:** 1.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 43.2%

---
## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Akamai Cloud Computing

- Title: [What is linode used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linode-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Server instances, Load Balancers, and various cloud services."
- Title: [What is Linode used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/linode-what-is-linode-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "On Linode you can rent serves, storage and even gpu's now."
- Title: [Is linode safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linode-safe) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes absolutely!"
- Title: [How to install two different PHP versions such as 7.X and 8.0 ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45571-how-to-install-two-different-php-versions-such-as-7-x-and-8-0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can containerize your application by using Docker, then you could have different versions of PHP on the server without conflicts since every container is..."
- Title: [What is the best way to upgrade the Ubuntu server version to the latest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45529-what-is-the-best-way-to-upgrade-the-ubuntu-server-version-to-the-latest) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Google Compute Engine

- Title: [What does Google Compute Engine do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-compute-engine-do) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can deploy a VM instance within minutes via the Google Compute Engine, connect to your instance via SSH, and monitor metrics like CPU, Network, Memory..."
- Title: [What is Google Compute Engine used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-compute-engine-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Virtual machine implementation in the Cloud"
- Title: [What is a compute instance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-compute-instance) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It is virtual machine offering from Google Cloud"
- Title: [Is Google Compute Engine PaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-compute-engine-paas) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [Can I get the manual to understand the different features of it ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-the-manual-to-understand-the-different-features-of-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This is the official documentation: https://cloud.google.com/docs
This might help you.
"

### Hostwinds

- Title: [What is Hostwinds used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hostwinds-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Helpful service for hosting websites and domains "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/akamai-cloud-computing-vs-google-compute-engine-vs-hostwinds)