Checked 25 Oct 2026 — verify current pricing
HostCraft vs Linode (Akamai) — an honest comparison.
Linode built its reputation on honest Linux VPS — before "cloud" was a buzzword. Now Akamai Cloud, it keeps a Mumbai DC and a loyal following. Here’s the honest comparison.
Fact-check: what the marketing doesn't say.
Spec by spec.
| HostCraft | Linode (Akamai) | |
|---|---|---|
| India datacenter | ✓ Mumbai + Delhi NCR | ✓ Mumbai |
| Entry price | ₹246/mo | ~$5/mo shared tier |
| Windows RDP | ✓ Licence included | ✗ Linux-only |
| Indian payments | ✓ UPI, bKash, USDT | ✗ USD card |
| CDN / edge | Standard network | Akamai backbone — they win |
| Game hosting | ✓ Minecraft/FiveM tiers | ✗ BYO on Linux |
| Refund / trial | 7-day refund | $100 credit historically |
Real questions
vs Linode (Akamai) — FAQ
What Indian buyers ask when comparing the two.
Ask on Discord ↗Linux + Akamai edge → Linode is credible (Mumbai DC). Windows, games, local payments, lower price → us.
No — Linux-only since day one and still true under Akamai.
No — entry shared tiers run ~$5 vs our $2.59, and theirs never include Windows or local payments.
Yes — a real Mumbai region. No Delhi/NCR presence though.
Akamai acquired it — now sold as Akamai Cloud Computing. Same Linux heritage, bigger network behind it.