O2Switch vs Linode

Compare O2Switch and Linode to find the best tool for your needs.

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O2Switch

Shared hosting provider known for excellent performance and unlimited resources at a flat rate, popular for WordPress blogs.

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Linode

Veteran cloud provider offering reliable VPS hosting with extensive documentation and developer-friendly features.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Flat rate of €5/month (VAT excluded)
Starting at $5/month for Shared CPU instances

Pros & Cons

O2Switch

Pros

  • Unlimited storage, bandwidth, and databases
  • Excellent performance for shared hosting
  • Free domain name for one year
  • One simple plan with all features included

Cons

  • Only one plan available (no scaling options)
  • Limited to shared hosting only (no VPS options)
  • Primarily French-language support
  • Server locations only in France
  • Not as well-known outside of French-speaking regions

Linode

Pros

  • Reliable performance
  • Excellent documentation
  • Developer-friendly tools
  • Consistent pricing structure

Cons

  • Requires more technical knowledge
  • Less beginner-friendly than managed solutions
  • No built-in WordPress optimization
  • Basic control panel compared to cPanel