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Head-to-head · Cloud Computing platform

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) vs Scaleway Kapsule

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) #4 in Cloud Computing platform 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Akamai
Scaleway Kapsule #8 in Cloud Computing platform 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Scaleway

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) leads on 0 checks, Scaleway Kapsule on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAkamai Connected Cloud (Linode) · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Scaleway Kapsule

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) scores higher on our rubric for cloud computing platform: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Scaleway Kapsule offers free plan; Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) doesn't.

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is the better fit for teams seeking straightforward virtual machines. Scaleway Kapsule is the better fit for teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway.

  • Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) fits best

    Teams seeking straightforward virtual machines

  • Scaleway Kapsule fits best

    Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway

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Side by side

Feature Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Scaleway Kapsule 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #4 in Cloud Computing platform #8 in Cloud Computing platform
Best for Teams seeking straightforward virtual machines Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €80/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) 0/3 · Scaleway Kapsule 0/3
Managed Kubernetes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Serverless compute Not checked yet Not checked yet
Object storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Service model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compute options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Regions available Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Provision shared-CPU virtual machines with root access.
  • Deploy Docker as a Quick Deploy app on a Compute Instance.
  • Manage cloud resources through Cloud Manager or the Linode API.
  • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
  • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
  • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl
Cons
  • The verified service focus here is narrower than a broad cloud platform.
  • Docker Quick Deploy supports Ubuntu distributions only.
  • Pricing and plan availability vary by region.
  • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
  • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
  • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
Our verdict

Akamai Connected Cloud, formerly Linode, provides virtual machines and other cloud infrastructure managed through Cloud Manager. Its Shared CPU instances are aimed at developers and organizations running general workloads such as websites,…

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Scaleway Kapsule manages the Kubernetes control plane for developers and organizations running containerized applications on Scaleway Instances. It fits teams that want Kubernetes cluster operations alongside Scaleway cloud services,…

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  1. Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)Cloud Computing platform 8.4Paid
  2. Scaleway KapsuleCloud Computing platform 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) — where it wins

    • Provision shared-CPU virtual machines with root access.
    • Deploy Docker as a Quick Deploy app on a Compute Instance.
    • Manage cloud resources through Cloud Manager or the Linode API.

    Where it doesn't

    • The verified service focus here is narrower than a broad cloud platform.
    • Docker Quick Deploy supports Ubuntu distributions only.
    • Pricing and plan availability vary by region.

  • Scaleway Kapsule — where it wins

    • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
    • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
    • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl

    Where it doesn't

    • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
    • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
    • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
  • Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)8.4/10 · Paid

    A virtual machine service for teams that want configurable shared-CPU instances and Docker Quick Deploy.

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  • Scaleway Kapsule8.0/10 · Free plan

    A managed Kubernetes control plane with a free shared option and paid dedicated tiers.

    Visit ScalewayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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