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Linode/Akamai to Hetzner Migration
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We migrate your Linode/Akamai infrastructure to Hetzner – Linodes, LKE Kubernetes, Object Storage and more. Data location, traffic, feature scope and operating costs are compared for the specific environment.

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The following are trademarks of their respective owners: Linode / Akamai Cloud Computing (Akamai Technologies, Inc.), Hetzner (Hetzner Online GmbH). WZ-IT is an independent service provider and has no business, partnership, or contractual relationship with these companies. We offer independent migration, installation, hosting, and operations services.

Companies worldwide trust WZ-IT

Stadtwerke BrühlDGHO e.V.ABCO Water SystemsGolem.deEVADXBnextGYMAInergyml&sOdiseo SolutionsAnnotaARGEAphy AG
Cost Comparison

Linode vs. Hetzner: Building a Reliable Cost Comparison

Comparison at 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD

Component
Linode
Hetzner
Assessment
Compute reference (4 vCPU, 8 GB)
current contract/invoice
€35.49*
after workload review
Storage
current contract/invoice
160 GB local included; Volume €0.044/GB**
including backup design
Outbound traffic
current contract/invoice
at least 20 TB included***
by location and plan
Total / month
current spend
target architecture
project-specific

* CPX32: €35.49 net/month, excluding IPv4 and VAT. Price effective 15 June 2026. Official cloud pricing

** Volumes are billed separately and are not included in server backups or snapshots. Volume details

*** For cloud servers at EU locations; verify plan and location before quoting. Traffic details

Note on pricing and savings: Prices, configurations, and savings estimates are based on publicly available data from the respective providers at the time of publication. Actual savings depend on workload, configuration, and current provider pricing. Please verify current terms independently with the respective provider.

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Compare traffic models

We compare included allowance, overage, port speed and locations with measured demand.

German Company

Hetzner: German company. Linode: US company (now Akamai) with 13+ global regions.

No Akamai Lock-in

Linode is part of Akamai. Moving to Hetzner can change provider dependencies; pricing and services are compared at project start.

Service Mapping

Linode Services and their Hetzner Equivalents

Services are mapped functionally and assessed for portability, operations and cost

Dedicated CPUHetzner

Cloud Server (CPX/CAX)

Block StorageHetzner

Volumes (NVMe SSD)

Object StorageHetzner

Object Storage (S3-compatible)

Managed DatabaseHetzner

Self-hosted on VM

NodeBalancersHetzner

Load Balancers

StackScriptsHetzner

Cloud-init / User-Data

LKE (K8s)Hetzner

K3s / Nomad / Docker

Private VLANHetzner

Private Networks

Our Process

How Your Migration Works

01

Assessment & Analysis

We analyze your Linode infrastructure: Linodes, NodeBalancers, Kubernetes, Storage and dependencies.

02

Architecture Design

Mapping your Linode services to Hetzner equivalents with optimized configuration.

03

Parallel Setup

Building Hetzner infrastructure parallel to Linode for seamless migration.

04

Data Synchronization

Transfer of databases, files, and configurations with a planned cutover and rollback point.

05

Traffic Cutover

DNS switching, final synchronization and gradual traffic migration.

06

Optimization & Support

Performance tuning, monitoring setup and ongoing support.

EVA Real Estate
Case Study

EVA Real Estate: Cloud Migration with 81% Savings

A leading real estate agency from Dubai migrated their entire cloud infrastructure to Hetzner and now saves €13,200 per year.

81%
Cost reduction
€13,200
Saved yearly
4
Weeks ROI
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Pricing

Analysis, migration, operations: three steps with a stated price

The analysis is free of charge. Migration and subsequent operations follow the prices in the service catalogue.

The three steps build on each other without requiring each other. The analysis does not commit you to the migration, nor the migration to operations.

All prices are net and exclude statutory VAT. The offers are addressed to businesses.

Enquiry

Assess a Linode/Akamai-to-Hetzner migration

Describe the current estate and objective. We assess service mapping, target architecture, and a controlled migration path.

Which part should we assess?

You can select multiple areas. Then briefly describe the current estate.

How should we get back to you?

We usually respond within one business day. Please do not submit credentials.

Linode Migration FAQ

Answers to the most important questions

Duration depends on your infrastructure complexity. Small setups can be migrated in 1-2 weeks. Complex environments with LKE and multiple NodeBalancers need 3-6 weeks.

Linode LKE is replaced with K3s, Nomad or Docker Swarm on Hetzner. K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution that is perfect for Hetzner. For simpler setups we recommend Coolify as PaaS.

A migration can make sense when EU data locations, a different traffic model or greater control over the operating stack better fits the workload. We compare price and scope using the current Akamai Cloud plan and a sized Hetzner target architecture.

Akamai Cloud offers a broader global footprint; Hetzner includes selectable locations in Germany and Finland. Suitability depends on user locations, latency, resilience and privacy requirements for the specific system.

Managed services differ in scope, response time and responsibility boundaries. WZ-IT can cover monitoring, updates, backups and incident handling; support hours and response targets depend on the selected service level.

Linode Object Storage is migrated to Hetzner Object Storage (both S3-compatible). With rclone or s3cmd, data can be seamlessly synchronized. Usually an endpoint change in your application is sufficient.

Yes. Included allowance, locations, port speed and overage charges depend on the plan. We compare the current terms of both target plans with the measured traffic profile.

Linode was acquired by Akamai in 2022. This brings benefits such as CDN integration, but it also changes provider and product dependencies. For a migration to Hetzner, we compare current pricing, architecture and operating model; this does not imply a long-term price guarantee.

Open Source Tools for Your Migration

We replace Linode services with proven open-source solutions

Free intro call

Let's talk about your project - honest and no strings attached

  • Straight with Timo and Robin - no sales team, no pitch
  • An honest take, including when we are not the right fit
  • Concrete next steps for infrastructure, software or AI

No risk: worst case, you leave with a clearer understanding of your project than before.

Timo and Robin, founders of WZ-IT
Jakob Öschlberger
WZ-IT's advice on our Azure migration was technically sound and completely non-binding right from the intro call - we took away a great deal.
Jakob ÖschlbergerInno7 GmbH
Reviews

Migrations with measurable business impact

Cloud exit, Proxmox and sovereign operations with concrete results instead of architecture slides.

EVADXBAphy AGAInergy
Boese VA
Stadtwerke BrühlDGHO e.V.ABCO Water SystemsAnnotaCORGOSRekorderKeymateFührerscheinmacher
GermanyNetworking & ProvisioningVPNAutomationOperations

WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.

Steve Kirchner

Steve Kirchner

Managing Director, nextGYM GmbH

Aleksandr Shuliko
UAECloud MigrationAWS ExitProxmox81% Cost Reduction
I recently worked with Timo and the WZ-IT team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With WZ-IT, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.

Aleksandr Shuliko

CTO, EVA Real Estate

EVA Real Estate - leading real-estate agency in Dubai.

EVA Real Estate
Cut cloud cost - up to −81%
Pascal Hakkers
SwitzerlandManaged ProxmoxClusterMonitoringHigh Availability
WZ-IT manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With WZ-IT's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.

Pascal Hakkers

Aphy AG

Aphy AG - AI platform for hotel back-office.

Aphy AG
Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster
John Hellmerichs
GermanyProxmox & VirtualizationBackupVPNSecurity
WZ-IT provided very competent support in implementing our server and virtualization infrastructure. As part of the project, a Proxmox-based virtualization environment was set up along with a virtual machine for our application systems. Additionally, a structured backup concept was implemented. A particular focus was on security: the setup of a VPN tunnel and the clean implementation of encryption and access concepts were professionally executed. The structured consulting as well as the reliable and swift implementation deserve special mention. We are very satisfied with the services provided and are happy to recommend WZ-IT.

John Hellmerichs

Managing Director, AInergy GmbH

AInergy - consultancy for energy and facility management.

AInergy GmbH
Virtualize with Managed Proxmox
Pascal Block
GermanyProxmox & BackupProxmoxBackupDocumentation
Professional, honest and technically thoroughly sound: WZ-IT set up our Proxmox and backup infrastructure securely and future-proof. The consulting from Timo and Robin was objective and needs-driven, the implementation smooth and the final documentation exemplary. You can tell immediately that business-critical infrastructure is thought through holistically from the outset here and implemented with clear ownership.

Pascal Block

Project Manager, Stadtwerke Brühl GmbH

Stadtwerke Brühl - municipal energy and infrastructure utility.

Stadtwerke Brühl GmbH
Secure your Proxmox & backup setup
Christoph Mußmann
GermanyInfrastructure ModernizationData SovereigntyGDPRDocumentation
Communication with WZ-IT was open, friendly and professional from the very beginning. Mr. Wevelsiep and Mr. Zins responded to every one of our questions patiently, promptly and respectfully, and contributed their own suggestions and good ideas on how to modernize our server infrastructure and adapt it even better to our needs. Throughout, WZ-IT consistently kept our need for data sovereignty and GDPR compliance in mind. Even short-notice adjustments and change requests from our side were implemented quickly and patiently and integrated consistently into the overall concept. From planning to the final handover, every step was documented transparently and comprehensively - so if a provider change should ever become necessary, the documentation would let us onboard a successor into our infrastructure very quickly. We are extremely satisfied with WZ-IT and hope to continue working together for a long time.

Christoph Mußmann

Project Officer, DGHO e.V.

DGHO - German Society for Hematology and Medical Oncology.

DGHO e.V.
Modernize your infrastructure - sovereign
Andrea Pawlowski
GermanyArchitecture ConsultingSovereign Software SelectionOpen Source Strategy
I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me. (translated)

Andrea Pawlowski

Communications Manager, Golem.de

Golem.de - leading German IT news outlet.

Golem.de
Plan a sovereign open-source stack
H
GermanyLocal AI IntegrationTechnical IntegrationImplementation
While looking for a partner to integrate a local AI solution, we came across Timo and Robin - and could not have made a better decision. They quickly understood our requirements and solved technical challenges competently and pragmatically. We were particularly impressed by the straightforward collaboration, their high level of expertise and the speed of implementation. We are delighted to have Timo and Robin at our side as reliable business partners and look forward to our next projects together. (translated)

Henrik Jeche

Head of IT Administration

ml&s - full-service provider for the electronics industry.

ml&s
Integrate a local AI solution
Sonja Aßer
GermanySoftware DevelopmentPHP ModernizationAPI Extension
With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated)

Sonja Aßer

Data Manager, ARGE

ARGE Neue Medien - master data & digital standards for plumbing and building technology.

ARGE
Modernize your legacy software
Matthias Zimmermann
GermanyOpen Source ArchitectureImplementationTechnical Consulting
We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)

Matthias Zimmermann

Managing Director, Annota GmbH

Annota - healthtech startup with an AI documentation assistant.

Annota
Design an open-source AI architecture
Sebastian Maier
BulgariaSovereign CollaborationOpen Source StackOperationsMaintenance
Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)

Sebastian Maier

Managing Director, Yonju GmbH

Yonju - business coaching and AI products.

Yonju
Get collaboration fully managed
Gabriel Sanz Señor
SpainProduction DeploymentCI/CDPaaSOperations
Counting on WZ-IT team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.

Gabriel Sanz Señor

Managing Director, Odiseo Solutions

Odiseo Solutions - software engineering for the space industry.

Odiseo Solutions
Ship your prototype to production
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