Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) vs MinIO comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai Connected Cloud (Lin...

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (4th), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (8th)

MinIO

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File and Object Storage (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) and MinIO aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is designed for Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) and holds a mindshare of 8.7%, up 6.2% compared to last year.
MinIO, on the other hand, focuses on File and Object Storage, holds 12.9% mindshare, down 19.8% since last year.

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)	8.7%
Amazon AWS	16.2%
Microsoft Azure	9.0%
Other	66.1%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

File and Object Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
MinIO	12.9%
Red Hat Ceph Storage	12.7%
Dell PowerScale (Isilon)	6.2%
Other	68.2%

File and Object Storage

Featured Reviews

AhmedKhalil

CTO at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Reliability and simplicity have ensured a seamless experience for 15 years

I am not satisfied with the customization options from Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) because I still haven't tried any new capabilities provided by them yet. I am still keeping it as a virtual server because it is consistent and my business is stable using it. I didn't try the new features. The main improvement I would like to see from Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) is the ability to duplicate the server as it is and initialize a new one with the same features. This is my main need, and I think this feature was published a few months ago, but I am not sure of this. I may often need to replicate the server and initiate a new one for some business and drop it again.

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Abdelrahim-Ahmad

Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

Provides good object storage functionalities

MinIO should provide an easier subscription model for companies that don't have a huge amount of data. Our company has a maximum of 100 terabytes of data. The solution should provide more bugging tools in the open-source version to encourage people to buy the support services. It's not an easy decision. If I go to the management and tell them that I need to buy a service, there should be an easier subscription model for companies that don't have huge amounts of data. For me, getting a subscription for 15,000 a year for a system already in production might be a bit hard. I think MinIO supports a minimum of one petabyte or 100 terabytes of data. Since we don't have such huge amounts of data, buying a subscription for the solution is a bit difficult. Hence, we're only using the open-source version for now. If MinIO becomes really crucial for our business, we could ask the management to get a subscription.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"In summary, this is a product that meets all of my expectations for a cloud service in terms of functionality, scale, and pricing."

"The customer service is exceptional, with responsive support that resolves issues generally within 24 hours."

"Because of the way that their pricing model is set up, I can scale up or down the size of a customer's server very easily. It makes life very easy for me when they run out of space, need more speed or RAM, etc. I can very easily pay the difference and reboot the machine, and now I have the upgrade that I wanted. That just makes it extremely simple."

"Putting everything onto Linode has streamlined what we do, but with minimal risk, as we have a clone virtual server ready for action."

"Linode delivers an inexpensive service and it's completely reliable."

"The number one thing we like about Linode isn't necessarily a service, it's their support. We've found their support to be absolutely fantastic. They've been so outstanding with their support. Every single time we call them and we ask for advice or help, they go above and beyond and it's really made us appreciate what they do."

"The most valuable features are the simple scalability and ease of starting a new virtual machine."

"Service availability is the most valuable feature. It gives every user 100 percent uptime."

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"MinIO is easy to understand, simple to implement and provides a good feature set."

"The initial setup was straightforward as MinIO provided good support documentation and took a couple of days to complete."

"In terms of the volume, processing speed, and accessibility of data, MinIO was outstanding."

"For starters, MinIO has a good user interface. You can access it through the browser and perform operations like creating the object."

"The tool’s integration is very easy. This feature has helped us reduce development time. The solution also has many out-of-the-box features like versioning support and management of roles and permissions. The product also supports clustered deployment."

"The container installation features are good. The S3 feature provisions the storage buckets making it easy. It allows me to spin up the public buckets with open-source technology."

"The most valuable features are that MinIO is open, it works on-premise, and is compatible with the Amazon industry which is great for finding compatible libraries in many languages which is very good for developers."

"This is an all-in-one, user-friendly data storage."

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Cons

"I've had some difficulties with some of their IP addresses being banned by certain mail servers."

"The network between different servers isn't very good. I have to install additional solutions to link the servers with each other."

"Its cost can be improved."

"The suitability of this solution depends on the features that you need. If you're an Uber-sized company then you're probably not going to want to start using Linode. If you are a large-sized organization then you're going to want to start using one of the bigger providers that gives you the scalability and the feature set that you are probably going to be needing in the future."

"There is room for improvement regarding customer support."

"It would be helpful if they offered a service where they handle the Linux security."

"Some people are concerned with having their data shielded from US law and I spoke with Linode about this, and they don't have an answer."

"I would like Linode (without cluttering things) to provide some type of DevOps workflow where people are configuring their pipelines from running their tests and deploying to their test server. Once approved by clicking a button, it just gets deployed to production. I would like something like Azure DevOps, which we use for large applications, and would be something nice to have in Linode."

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"There should be the ability to expand the size after it has already been deployed. Currently, you cannot do that. It doesn't support an increase in size. Each time we spawn a new MinIO, we need to track the particular MinIO instance or tenant that has the file. Therefore, we had to create a multi-tenant solution that tracks the MinIO that has our artifacts. It isn't in one single instance. It should have better multi-tenancy support."

"The product's security is open by default, without any SSL, which could be an area for improvement."

"The scalability is one of the limitations we have found. We are looking for another solution but they must provide the same characteristics, such as an affordable price and continuity."

"The monitoring capability is really bad and needs to be improved."

"We had minor bugs occasionally."

"MinIO could use a time patch on it. It could also use better documentation for some languages like Python."

"MinIO can sometimes crash because of the dependency in underlying OS software layers."

"The monitoring capability is really bad and needs to be improved."

More MinIO cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to other providers, I find Linode's pricing a bit higher. Storage could be more affordable."

"Pricing is very good and flexible, according to the resources required."

"The pricing model is very simple. If you have very small applications, you can use the plan which costs $5 per month. That gives you 50 GB of memory and almost 1 GB of RAM. If you need more than you have to select the next plan which is $10 per month, which has about 70 GB of data and 2 GB of RAM."

"I pay $5 per month for each of three servers, for a total of $15 per month, and I normally prepay a few months in advance."

"There might be something a little bit cheaper but I find it very fair and competitive, and nothing to complain about."

"It is quite affordable, which makes it a great choice."

"There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees to include things like extra public IPs and backup services."

"Overall, it is cost-effective. They offer flat, no lock-in pricing. We also get discounts. As compared to its competitors, it is costly, but at the same time, it has many features."

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"This solution is open source so it is free."

"We use the solution's open-source version."

"My company hasn't tried the version of the solution where we need to pay to use it."

"This is an open-source solution but I am using the licensed version."

"We use the solution's open-source version."

"MinIO is a free open-source solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Linode?

I find Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)'s pricing very competitive. They never charge extra without improvements. I always receive more features for the same price.

What needs improvement with Linode?

What is your primary use case for Linode?

My use case for Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) involves using the servers, specifically for servers. I am using the virtual server from Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode). I have more than one virtua...

How does Red Hat Ceph Storage compare with MiniO?

Red Hat Ceph does well in simplifying storage integration by replacing the need for numerous storage solutions. This solution allows for multiple copies of replicated and coded pools to be kept, ea...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MinIO?

We use the solution's open-source version.

What needs improvement with MinIO?

* Rolling upgrades, vs. upgrading and restarting all daemons at the same time, which is risky and impactful. * Remove the restrictions on hostnames * Accommodate incremental expansion

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Overview

Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) offers efficient server hosting with excellent support and global data center access. Users benefit from simplified operations, scalability, and fast provisioning.

Renowned for its Linux-focused services, Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) provides users with exceptional server management capabilities. It boasts features like VM configuration, automation, and robust backup solutions. The platform simplifies deployment with tools like StackScripts and Kubernetes. Accessible and affordable pricing makes it a convenient choice for diverse functions including website hosting, application deployment, and e-commerce platform management. The cloud excels in flexibility, security, and customer support. However, improvements are needed in security management against threats like denial of service attacks, a need for more data centers in Europe and Latin America, enhanced backup integration, and support for managed databases and non-Linux OS.

What are the key features of Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)?

VM Configuration: Offers customizable virtual machines for tailored server needs.
Automation: Streamlines processes for efficient server management.
Backup Options: Ensures data protection with comprehensive backup services.
StackScripts: Simplifies deployment with reusable scripts for server setup.
Kubernetes: Facilitates easy management of containerized applications.
Scalability: Allows users to scale resources based on demand.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Global Reach: Extensive data center coverage supports local hosting and performance.
Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing offers significant value for resources and features.
Reliable Support: User-friendly support enhances problem-solving and service continuity.
Flexibility: Adaptability in managing server environments meets diverse needs.

Industries implement Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode) for activities such as hosting high-performance websites, managing reliable email servers, and deploying versatile applications. It is used in e-commerce for virtual private servers and cloud management. Organizations leverage Linux support for software development, server virtualization, and Kubernetes cluster deployment, enabling efficient virtual infrastructure management across sectors.

Akamai

MinIO provides high retrieval performance, seamless management, and compatibility with Amazon SDK and S3 APIs, making it a favored choice for efficient data operations within cloud environments.

MinIO, known for its performance and simplicity, stands out with features such as coding bit rot protection, fast operations, and ease of deployment. Its compatibility with data science tools and integration with Kubernetes offers reliability in clustered deployments. While popular in handling document storage and machine learning model storage, improvements can be made in documentation and tuning guides, monitoring capabilities, and multi-tenancy support. Despite these areas for development, and challenges related to scaling and pricing, many benefit from MinIO's scalable and secure platform tailored for high-volume use.

What are MinIO's key features?

High Retrieval Performance: Rapid data access and operations.
Simple Management: Easy handling of data with minimal overhead.
Compatibility with Amazon SDK and S3 APIs: Broad integration capabilities.
Erasure Coding: Advanced data protection and reliability.
Workload Distribution: Optimized for balanced performance.
Open Source: Allows for comprehensive community support and adaptability.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Ease of Deployment: Quick and straightforward setup.
Reliable Security Features: Protect data with robust measures.
Fast Operations: Boosts productivity with less downtime.
Scalability: Grows with data storage needs efficiently.

MinIO is implemented extensively in industries like finance, manufacturing, and software development where storage of unstructured data, document management, and cloud storage are critical. Legal teams and data science teams leverage its capabilities for document retention and machine learning model storage, benefiting from its seamless integration with existing data infrastructures and enhanced performance.

Sample Customers

Best Buy, Panasonic, Giphy, Marco Polo, World Health Organization, Font Squirrel

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