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OVH vs Linode

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

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OVH

Cloud provider offering a wide range of hosting solutions, from shared hosting to dedicated servers, with a strong European presence.

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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

Shared hosting from €3.99/month, VPS from €3.99/month
Starting at $5/month for Shared CPU instances

Pros & Cons

OVH

Pros

  • European data centers with GDPR compliance
  • Competitive pricing across all hosting types
  • Wide range of solutions (shared, VPS, dedicated)
  • Good performance for price ratio
  • Extensive documentation and technical resources

Cons

  • Customer support can be slow to respond
  • Interface can be complex for beginners
  • Some services have limited English documentation
  • Performance can vary between different products
  • Setup process less streamlined than some competitors

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
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