Linode vs Vultr 2026
Linode vs Vultr — Which Should You Choose?
Pricing Comparison
| Plan Level | Linode | Vultr |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $5/mo (1vCPU, 1GB) | $2.50/mo (1vCPU, 512MB) |
| Mid | $12/mo (2vCPU, 4GB) | $12/mo (2vCPU, 2GB) |
| High | $24/mo (4vCPU, 8GB) | $24/mo (4vCPU, 4GB) |
Vultr wins on entry price and offers more storage at the mid-tier. Linode offers more RAM at higher tiers.
Choose Linode if:
- You’re a beginner and need excellent documentation
- You want a clean, simple dashboard
- You value StackScripts for automated setup
Choose Vultr if:
- You need more global data centers (32 vs 11)
- Budget is your primary concern
- You need hourly billing or GPU instances
- You want the $2.50 entry plan