Fluence: a more reliable and affordable alternative to Linode

Get consistent, worry-free performance. Fluence Virtual Servers offer dependable compute with predictable pricing and smooth operations, an ideal choice for teams seeking stability beyond the changes seen at Linode post-Akamai acquisition.

Linode was the first step. Fluence is the foundation.

Linode attracted developers with competitive pricing and simplicity, but struggles with support quality, infrastructure reliability, and post-acquisition changes. If you are running production workloads, these service issues become costly business risks.


Fluence is a decentralized alternative to Linode, part of a new wave of cloud alternatives giving developers and enterprises full control, flat pricing, and unstoppable scale.

Linode attracted developers with competitive pricing and simplicity, but struggles with support quality, infrastructure reliability, and post-acquisition changes. If you are running production workloads, these service issues become costly business risks.


Fluence is a decentralized alternative to Linode, part of a new wave of cloud alternatives giving developers and enterprises full control, flat pricing, and unstoppable scale.

Linode was the first step. Fluence is the foundation.

Fluence network

Fluence

linode

Type

Decentralized compute network

Centralized cloud platform

Infrastructure

Distributed provider network

Occasional maintenance and datacenter failures

Cost Efficiency

xx% cost savings with transparent pricing

Starting at $5/month with 20% price increases in 2023 (post-Akamai acquisition)

Billing Model

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden costs

Hourly billing with monthly cap

User Experience

Simplified, intuitive user console

HIghly complex, requiring advanced technical know-how

Migration Freedom

Open standards, easy migration

Comprehensive migration guides and professional services

Account Management

Simple setup and management

Registration barriers and verification issues

Customer Support

Direct access to responsive engineers

Bot-based chat with declining response quality

Type

Decentralized compute network

Centralized cloud platform

Infrastructure

Distributed provider network

Occasional maintenance and datacenter failures

Cost Efficiency

xx% cost savings with transparent pricing

Starting at $5/month with 20% price increases in 2023 (post-Akamai acquisition)

Billing Model

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden costs

Hourly billing with monthly cap

User Experience

Simplified, intuitive user console

HIghly complex, requiring advanced technical know-how

Migration Freedom

Open standards, easy migration

Comprehensive migration guides and professional services

Account Management

Simple setup and management

Registration barriers and verification issues

Customer Support

Direct access to responsive engineers

Bot-based chat with declining response quality

Type

Decentralized compute network

Centralized cloud platform

Infrastructure

Distributed provider network

Occasional maintenance and datacenter failures

Cost Efficiency

xx% cost savings with transparent pricing

Starting at $5/month with 20% price increases in 2023 (post-Akamai acquisition)

Billing Model

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden costs

Hourly billing with monthly cap

User Experience

Simplified, intuitive user console

HIghly complex, requiring advanced technical know-how

Migration Freedom

Open standards, easy migration

Comprehensive migration guides and professional services

Account Management

Simple setup and management

Registration barriers and verification issues

Customer Support

Direct access to responsive engineers

Bot-based chat with declining response quality

Type

Decentralized compute network

Centralized cloud platform

Infrastructure

Distributed provider network

Occasional maintenance and datacenter failures

Cost Efficiency

xx% cost savings with transparent pricing

Starting at $5/month with 20% price increases in 2023 (post-Akamai acquisition)

Billing Model

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden costs

Hourly billing with monthly cap

User Experience

Simplified, intuitive user console

HIghly complex, requiring advanced technical know-how

Migration Freedom

Open standards, easy migration

Comprehensive migration guides and professional services

Account Management

Simple setup and management

Registration barriers and verification issues

Customer Support

Direct access to responsive engineers

Bot-based chat with declining response quality

Type

Decentralized compute network

Centralized cloud platform

Infrastructure

Distributed provider network

Occasional maintenance and datacenter failures

Cost Efficiency

xx% cost savings with transparent pricing

Starting at $5/month with 20% price increases in 2023 (post-Akamai acquisition)

Billing Model

Flat-rate pricing, no hidden costs

Hourly billing with monthly cap

User Experience

Simplified, intuitive user console

HIghly complex, requiring advanced technical know-how

Migration Freedom

Open standards, easy migration

Comprehensive migration guides and professional services

Account Management

Simple setup and management

Registration barriers and verification issues

Customer Support

Direct access to responsive engineers

Bot-based chat with declining response quality

Unmasking Linode: Operational Strengths & Real-World Trade-offs

Unmasking Linode: Operational Strengths & Real-World Trade-offs

Unmasking Linode: Operational Strengths & Real-World Trade-offs

Linode attracted developers with competitive pricing and simplicity, but struggles with support quality, infrastructure reliability, and post-acquisition changes. If you are running production workloads, these service issues become costly business risks.

Linode attracted developers with competitive pricing and simplicity, but struggles with support quality, infrastructure reliability, and post-acquisition changes. If you are running production workloads, these service issues become costly business risks.

Linode attracted developers with competitive pricing and simplicity, but struggles with support quality, infrastructure reliability, and post-acquisition changes. If you are running production workloads, these service issues become costly business risks.

Support Quality Issues: Bot-based chat systems and declining response quality frustrate paying customers


Infrastructure Reliability: Emergency maintenance and datacenter failures disrupt business operations unexpectedly

Communication Problems: Irregular maintenance notifications and lack of transparency with customers


Akamai Acquisition Impact: Price increases and service quality concerns following corporate acquisition

Fluence: a cost-effective, transparent alternative to Linode

Fluence is a dependable alternative to Linode, part of a new generation of cloud providers giving businesses the affordabiliy, stability, professional support, and transparent operations they need to succeed. Here’s why Fluence stands out:

Cost savings: Lower costs compared to Vultr with transparent pricing


Predictable billing: Set hard spending limits, no surprise charges, transparent pricing with no hidden fees


Seamless portability: Full workload portability with no proprietary lock-in

Cost savings: Lower costs compared to Vultr with transparent pricing


Predictable billing: Set hard spending limits, no surprise charges, transparent pricing with no hidden fees


Seamless portability: Full workload portability with no proprietary lock-in

Simple Account Management: No excessive verification, straightforward setup, clear processes


User Friendly: Clean and intuitive user console, suitable for developers of all levels

Simple Account Management: No excessive verification, straightforward setup, clear processes


User Friendly: Clean and intuitive user console, suitable for developers of all levels

How Linode's service reliability issues affect businesses

How Linode's service reliability issues affect businesses

How Linode's service reliability issues affect businesses

Support quality degradation costs

Linode bot-based support and declining response quality result in occassional downtime during critical issues, multiplying the business impact of technical problems

Infrastructure maintenance disruptions

Emergency maintenance without notice causes immediate business disruption and potential revenue loss from offline services and customer dissatisfaction

Post-acquisition price increases

Up to 20% price increases without corresponding service improvements strain budgets and force costly migration decisions for established businesses

Communication and transparency failures

Irregular maintenance notifications and information withholding create planning difficulties and unexpected service interruptions for business operations

Account registration barriers

Registration rejections and verification issues prevent legitimate businesses from accessing services, causing delays in project deployment and business growth

Why Fluence is the smarter Linode alternative

Enterprise-grade performance

Enterprise-grade performance

Fluence delivers high-performance virtual servers powered by enterprise-grade hardware across a global network. Dedicated CPU cores, high-memory, and optimized various workloads (including AI/ML, web applications, and data processing)


  • Run demanding use cases including full-stack web apps, blockchain validators, data processing, and more

  • Enterprise-grade performance (high-CPU, high-memory virtual servers)

  • Coming soon: GPU support

Developer-friendly platform with open standards

Built for developers who value simplicity and flexibility. Uses standard APIs, supports popular development tools, integrates with existing workflows. No proprietary lock-in.


  • Clear policies and fair enforcement

  • No hidden triggers for termination

  • Full visibility into account standing

Decentralized by design

While Linode operates from centralized data centers, Fluence runs on a distributed network of global compute providers. This architecture offers stronger uptime guarantees, fewer IP blacklisting risks, and improved data routing.


  • More resilient to localized failures

  • Greater control over workload geography

  • Less exposure to shared platform abuse


You choose where your workloads run—from Europe to Asia, or anywhere across our decentralized provider network.

Transparent Pricing with Predictable Spend

Straightforward, predictable pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Flat-rate pricing means you pay a fixed amount regardless of traffic spikes. Set hard spending limits that actually work and enjoy complete cost transparency.


  • No egress fees in standard use cases

  • Predictable, flat-rate daily costs

  • Transparent billing, always visible

FAQ

How does Fluence prevent the support quality issues that affect Linode users?

How do I migrate my infrastructure from Linode to Fluence?

Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

What happens if there is a hardware failure with Fluence?

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How does Fluence prevent the support quality issues that affect Linode users?

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Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

What happens if there is a hardware failure with Fluence?

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How does Fluence prevent the support quality issues that affect Linode users?

How do I migrate my infrastructure from Linode to Fluence?

Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

What happens if there is a hardware failure with Fluence?

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How does Fluence prevent the support quality issues that affect Linode users?

How do I migrate my infrastructure from Linode to Fluence?

Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

What happens if there is a hardware failure with Fluence?

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How does Fluence prevent the support quality issues that affect Linode users?

How do I migrate my infrastructure from Linode to Fluence?

Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

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Get started with Fluence virtual servers

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