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Compare Akamai Cloud Computing and Hivelocity 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $7.00 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 ComputingHivelocity
Star Rating
(38)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.00 Per Month
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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 Hivelocity offers affordable pricing and no limits on resources, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking for budget-friendly solutions without the constraints of monthly limits or CPU restrictions.
- According to verified reviews, Akamai Cloud Computing is praised for its ease of setup, with users highlighting the simplicity of integrating managed services, particularly for MySQL databases, which streamlines their website stack configuration.
- Reviewers mention that while Hivelocity provides responsive support and knowledgeable staff, the overall user experience may not match the high satisfaction levels seen with Akamai, which boasts a significantly higher G2 Score reflecting broader user approval.
- Users appreciate Akamai Cloud Computing's performance optimization through its content delivery network, which effectively reduces latency, enhancing the overall user experience for applications relying on quick data access.
- G2 reviewers note that Hivelocity's provisioning time is commendable, with setups completed in under 10 minutes for popular machines, but they also emphasize that Akamai's comprehensive support and product direction contribute to a more robust long-term partnership.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai Cloud Computing
No pricing availableFree Trial
Akamai Cloud Computing
Free Trial is available
Hivelocity
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
312
9.5
18
Ease of Use
9.1
312
9.2
20
Ease of Setup
9.2
245
9.0
14
Ease of Admin
9.1
195
9.0
10
Quality of Support
9.1
286
8.8
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
190
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
298
8.2
19
Features by Category
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
9.2
117
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
99
Not enough data
9.1
125
Not enough data
8.3
96
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
Management
9.2
118
Not enough data
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
105
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
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 Hivelocity 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
Hivelocity is categorized as VPS Hosting Platforms, Managed Hosting, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai Cloud Computing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hivelocity
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%
Information Technology and Services
34.5%
Internet
13.8%
Automotive
10.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Computer Networking
6.9%
Other
27.6%
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
Hivelocity has no discussions with answers
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