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NoctisNode vs Linode (Akamai)
Compare NoctisNode and Linode (Akamai) on price, KYC, crypto payments, logs and privacy.
| Feature | NoctisNode | Linode (Akamai) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $6/mo | $5/mo |
| No KYC | No | Yes |
| Crypto payment | Yes | No |
| Logs | None | Some |
| Full root | Yes | Yes |
| Deploy time | 35 seconds | — |
| Data centers | US · UK · DE · SG · JP · IN · AUS | US · UK · DE · SG · JP · IN · AUS |
| 1× IPv4 | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Bandwidth | 1–10 Gbps | 1–10 Gbps |
| DDoS protection | No | No |
| Backups | Yes | Yes |
Why choose NoctisNode over Linode (Akamai)?
Linode (Akamai) requires identity verification (KYC) and keeps some logs. NoctisNode takes an email and a password, accepts Monero, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana and Tron, keeps no traffic logs and deploys in 35 seconds — from $6/month.
Full root, NVMe Gen5 storage, unmetered bandwidth and a warrant canary ship on every plan. NoctisNode is the no-KYC, crypto-only alternative to Linode (Akamai).
NoctisNode is the no-KYC, crypto-only alternative to Linode (Akamai) - deploy in 35 seconds.
US · UK · DE · SG · JP · IN · AUS · No, Linode (Akamai) requires a card or bank transfer — no crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Does Linode (Akamai) accept crypto payments?
No, Linode (Akamai) requires a card or bank transfer — no crypto.
Does Linode (Akamai) require identity verification (KYC)?
Yes, Linode (Akamai) requires ID verification when you sign up.
Why choose NoctisNode over Linode (Akamai)?
NoctisNode is crypto-only: no KYC, no logs, dedicated IPs and instant deployment (~35 s).