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 (7th)

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 7.8%, up 5.7% compared to last year.
MinIO, on the other hand, focuses on File and Object Storage, holds 12.1% mindshare, down 19.0% since last year.

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)	7.8%
Amazon AWS	15.1%
Microsoft Azure	8.6%
Other	68.5%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

File and Object Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
MinIO	12.1%
Red Hat Ceph Storage	12.2%
Dell PowerScale	6.2%
Other	69.5%

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

"I love their support; if I have any issue or if my client has an issue, I just click to create a message for support and they resolve the issue or provide relevant guidance."

"Linode has many other cloud servers across the globe."

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

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

"The number one thing we like about Linode isn't necessarily a service, it's their support."

"Linode offers cost-effective pricing, and it enables me to swiftly deploy my services."

"The creation of instances is very good, as is their interface which is not complex and is easy to use. With the dashboard it is easy to create a new instance and add your favorite things. You can add Debian, Ubuntu, or CentOS, or any flavor of operating system. You can select the RAM for your instance as well."

"Other than the issue with setting up my own Linux security, everything has been straightforward."

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"Good interface and a good approach to development and testing environments."

"From the standpoint of a coder or a developer, it's a good solution that's easy to use, connect, and prepare requests with."

"My advice for anybody who is implementing MinIO is to visit the website and view the documentation."

"Reliable erasure coding."

"MinIO is easy to install and use, especially for standalone installations."

"Object retrieval with MinIO is much improved over the prior solution, updates are simple to apply, and we anticipate that future capacity requirements will be easier to meet."

"In the current market, when you have so many options for object storage, MinIO is completely open source and an all inclusive package offering you both stability and scalability and its most attractive feature is the S3 plugin which is very similar to AWS."

"I recommend the solution, it's quite simple to implement and is very powerful because if you need to run the storage in your computer it's as simple as having a container of MinIO."

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Cons

"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."

"It's surprising that they're very slow when it comes to implementing certain features."

"Before they changed the dashboard, I found some of the more granular options easier to find."

"Everything is up-to-date for a small business. But for big business, they need to improve certain things."

"The main area for improvement is the lack of a backup feature to the local hard disk or storage."

"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."

"The product must improve its security."

"The only improvement in this aspect of the service which I can think of is perhaps a pool of developers who could be hired for those cases where the need goes beyond the support offered."

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"The Distributed User Interface (DUI) needs some work. It's hard to view a large set of data on the DUI."

"The only downside I see is that you do not have a complete picture of an object."

"MinIO has behaved strangely in the past. For instance, the application dropped connection to MinIO. It's not too significant, but it loses connection. We're trying to understand exactly what is happening when this happens."

"We had minor bugs occasionally."

"I feel there is a lack of good addons to integrate without having to use third-party applications."

"The solution lacks documentation."

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

"The documentation of the solution should improve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

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

"At this point, I'm paying more like $35 per month for a slightly bigger machine, and the backup, and the object service."

"The biggest benefit of Linode is the pricing. It's the best deal in the business... Their pricing model is also very simple compared to Azure. I don't understand why Azure doesn't price things the way that Linode does."

"The pricing model is simple."

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

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

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

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

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

"MinIO is a free open-source solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

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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