Linode (Akamai) vs Modal
Cloud Infrastructure pricing comparison · 2026
Linode (Akamai) pricing ranges from $5–$992/month, while Modal ranges from $0–$250/month. Linode (Akamai) is typically 91% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Linode (Akamai) | Modal |
|---|---|---|
| Shared CPU (1 GB) | $5 /month | Free /user/month |
| Shared CPU (4 GB) | $20 /month | $250 /user/month |
| Dedicated CPU (4 GB) | $36 /month | Custom |
| Premium Dedicated G8 (1:2) | Custom | — |
| Kubernetes (LKE) | $60 /month (HA control plane) | — |