Akamai Cloud
Global cloud with predictable RTX-class GPU Linodes
Last reviewed May 8, 2026
Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) is a global cloud platform offering GPU Linodes built around NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell, Quadro RTX 6000 and RTX 4000 Ada cards for inference and graphics workloads.
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Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Predictable flat-rate pricing model
- Global region coverage inherited from the Akamai network
- Blackwell-generation RTX PRO 6000 available alongside older RTX SKUs
Limitations
- Catalog focused on RTX cards; H100/H200/B200 are not part of the public lineup
- Limited multi-GPU and large-cluster offerings versus dedicated neoclouds
- Less optimized for frontier-scale training
Key Features
RTX-Class GPU Plans
Workstation and Blackwell-generation RTX cards exposed as predictable GPU Linodes
Global Akamai Backbone
GPU instances available across the broader Akamai compute and CDN footprint
Predictable Monthly Pricing
Flat monthly pricing on GPU Linodes with hourly fallback
Pricing Options
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly GPU Linodes | Flat monthly pricing for GPU-equipped virtual machines |
| Hourly Billing | Hourly billing fallback when instances run for less than a month |
Availability & Support
Regions
Global region coverage across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia
Support
Documentation, community resources and 24/7 paid support tiers
Getting Started
- 1
Create an account
Sign up at the Akamai Cloud / Linode console
- 2
Choose a GPU Linode plan
Select RTX 4000 Ada, Quadro RTX 6000 or RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with the desired GPU count
- 3
Deploy and connect
Provision the instance via console, CLI or API and connect over SSH