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Compare Akamai Cloud Computing and UpCloud 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $3.50 Per Month
Akamai Cloud Computing
Star Rating
(404)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Akamai Cloud ComputingUpCloud
Star Rating
(63)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.50 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Akamai Cloud Computing excels in reliability and global network performance, consistently delivering fast response times and stable uptime, which are crucial for uninterrupted application operation.
- Users say that UpCloud stands out for its exceptional customer support, with many praising the quick response times and the friendly, helpful staff, making it easy to resolve issues without long wait times.
- Reviewers mention that Akamai Cloud Computing offers a simpler setup process for managed services, particularly for MySQL databases, which users find easier than manual configurations, enhancing their overall experience.
- According to verified reviews, UpCloud users appreciate the performance improvements from the latest AMD EPYC CPUs, which contribute to a noticeable boost in server performance, making it a compelling choice for those needing high-performance computing.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar ease of use ratings, Akamai Cloud Computing's content delivery network optimizations are particularly noted for reducing latency, which is a significant advantage for businesses focused on speed.
- Users report that Akamai Cloud Computing has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting a broader base of positive feedback, while UpCloud, despite its strengths in support and pricing, has fewer reviews, indicating a less established presence in the market.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai Cloud Computing
No pricing availableUpCloud
Public Cloud
Starting at $3.50
Per Month
- Deploy to 13 DC's worldwide
- RAM from 1GB up to 512GB
- CPU's from 1x up to 64x
Free Trial
Akamai Cloud Computing
Free Trial is available
UpCloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
312
8.9
58
Ease of Use
9.1
312
9.2
58
Ease of Setup
9.2
245
9.4
40
Ease of Admin
9.1
195
9.0
35
Quality of Support
9.1
286
9.2
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
190
9.4
35
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
298
9.2
59
Features by Category
Infrastructure Provision
9.2
117
9.4
30
Feature Not Available
9.2
29
8.3
104
8.8
27
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
99
Feature Not Available
9.1
125
9.3
29
8.3
96
Feature Not Available
8.7
108
9.5
28
Management
9.2
118
8.9
30
8.7
121
8.6
28
8.9
119
8.6
28
Functionality
8.6
105
8.8
26
Functionality
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
Reliability
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
Security
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.2
22
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.2
20
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.6
32
Management
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
Organization
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Development
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai Cloud Computing and UpCloud are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Akamai Cloud Computing is categorized as Block Storage, Object Storage Solutions, Load Balancing, Container Orchestration, and Container Management
UpCloud is categorized as VPS Hosting Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai Cloud Computing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UpCloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
21.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.6%
Internet
4.5%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
42.0%
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
29.0%
Internet
4.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Consulting
1.6%
Other
27.4%
Discussions
What is linode used for?
3 Comments
AK
Server instances, Load Balancers, and various cloud services.Read more
What is the best way to upgrade the Ubuntu server version to the latest?
1 Comment
Official Response from Akamai Cloud Computing
Our advice would be to backup all the data on the Ubuntu 18.04 Linode, and then create a new Linode with Ubuntu 20.04 and transfer data to it. Upgrading on...Read more
How to install two different PHP versions such as 7.X and 8.0 ?
1 Comment
CG
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...Read more
UpCloud has no discussions with answers
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