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 was the first step. Fluence is the foundation.
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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:
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
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
