Migrate from Linode to Elestio
Stop paying $100/mo per instance for limited management. Get full automation, 400+ managed services, and transparent pricing starting at $11/mo -- management included.
Why migrate
Why teams are leaving Linode
Bare Infrastructure
Linode (Akamai) provides compute instances but no application management. Software installation, configuration, and maintenance are your responsibility.
No Managed App Catalog
No pre-configured open-source tools. Deploy from scratch, manage dependencies, handle updates manually.
Operational Overhead
Backups, monitoring, SSL, security hardening, and software updates all require manual setup and ongoing attention.
Before vs After Migration
What changes when you move from Linode (with or without managed) to Elestio.
Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Move from Linode to fully managed Elestio in under an hour. No $100/mo add-on required.
Audit Your Linode Setup
List all Linode instances, their services, databases, and configurations. Note which instances have the managed add-on and what it actually covers. Calculate your total monthly Linode spend including all add-ons.
Deploy Equivalent Services on Elestio
Sign up on Elestio, choose your preferred cloud provider and region, then deploy from the 400+ service catalog. Full management is included automatically -- no add-on to enable.
Export and Migrate Data
Elestio provides built-in migration tools in the dashboard for most databases. You also have full root SSH access for manual transfers. Follow our migration guides for detailed instructions. Our support team can assist you directly.
Connect CI/CD and Configure Domains
Set up Elestio CI/CD to deploy from your Git repository. Configure custom domains -- SSL certificates are auto-provisioned. Verify automated backups and monitoring are active.
Switch DNS and Cancel Linode
Update DNS records, verify everything is running correctly, then cancel your Linode subscription and managed add-on. Watch your monthly bill drop by 87% or more.
What You Get After Migration
More management, more services, less cost. Here is what Elestio includes at base price.
No $100/mo Add-On
Full management is included in every Elestio plan. No per-instance fees, no add-on tiers, no hidden costs. See transparent pricing.
400+ Managed Services
Deploy databases, applications, dev tools, and AI workloads with automated updates and backups.
Multi-Cloud Freedom
Deploy on AWS, GCP, Azure, Hetzner, Vultr, or other providers. No single-provider dependency, no Akamai rebrand uncertainty to worry about.
Complete Automation
OS updates, security patches, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring, SSL renewal, CI/CD pipelines -- everything automated, not just cPanel and incident response.
Cost Savings Breakdown
Linode + managed add-on vs Elestio with full management included. See full pricing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I migrate from Linode to Elestio?
Linode charges $100/mo per instance for their managed add-on, and even then it only covers basic incident response and cPanel management. Elestio includes full management -- automated backups, updates, monitoring, CI/CD, and 400+ managed services -- starting at $11/mo with no per-instance add-on fees.
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How does Linode's $100/mo managed add-on compare to Elestio?
Linode's $100/mo managed add-on (per instance) provides cPanel, basic monitoring, and incident response. It does not include application management, automated deployments, CI/CD, or a service catalog. Elestio includes all of this plus 400+ managed services, automated backups, updates, SSL, and monitoring -- all in the base $11/mo price.
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What about the Akamai acquisition and rebranding?
Linode was acquired by Akamai and is being rebranded as Akamai Cloud Computing. This introduces uncertainty about pricing, product direction, and support quality. Elestio provides a stable, independent platform with transparent pricing and no acquisition-related changes to worry about.
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How much can I save by migrating from Linode to Elestio?
A single Linode instance with the managed add-on costs $105/mo minimum ($5 VPS + $100 managed). The same setup on Elestio costs $11/mo with full management included. For 3 instances, Linode managed costs $315/mo versus Elestio at $42/mo -- a savings of 87%.
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Do I get the same level of management with Elestio?
You get significantly more. Linode's managed service is limited to cPanel-based monitoring and incident response. Elestio provides automated OS updates, security patches, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, SSL management, and a catalog of 400+ one-click managed services.
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How long does migration from Linode take?
Most migrations take 30-60 minutes. Deploy your services on Elestio, use Elestio's built-in migration tools and follow our migration guides at docs.elest.io to transfer your data, and switch DNS. Full root SSH access is available on both sides.