Google Cloud lists 5 configurations from $50; Linode lists 2 configurations from $25. Both figures are listed prices from the Buy Cloud Mart catalogue.
How these two compare
Google Cloud and Linode sit in different places in the Buy Cloud Mart catalogue, and the practical difference shows up in how many ways you can buy each one. The Google Cloud listing carries 5 configurations, priced $50 to $350, while Linode carries 2 configurations, priced $25 to $100. Google Cloud is the option with billing-state options alongside a large credit tier; Linode is the option with a credit-backed trial and a single open port 25 build.
Entry pricing differs by $25: Linode opens at $25 against $50 for Google Cloud. That gap matters less than it looks if you need something from the upper end of either range, which is where the two catalogues diverge most.
Only Linode lists an open port 25 configuration in this pairing. If outbound mail is part of the workload, that single line item does more to decide the question than any price difference, because Google Cloud has no listed equivalent.
Quick comparison
| Comparison factor | Google Cloud | Linode |
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| Cloud platform | Google Cloud | Linode |
| Product | Buy Google Cloud Account | Buy Linode Account |
| Configurations listed | 5 | 2 |
| Listed price range | $50 – $350 | $25 – $100 |
| Platform footprint | Global | Global |
| Credit-backed options listed | Yes | Yes |
| Open port 25 option listed | Not listed | Yes |
Google Cloud configurations listed here
- Payment Required Random — $50
- $300 + $10 Prepaid — $70
- Pay As You Go $10 Payment Required — $55
- Pay As You Go 20 CAD Payment Required — $60
- $1,300 Credits Account — $350
Linode configurations listed here
- Free Trial $100 Credit — $25
- Open 25 Port — $100
Key differences
- Choice of configuration. Google Cloud lists more ways to buy than Linode (5 against 2), so there is more room to match a build to a budget.
- Top of the range. Google Cloud reaches $350 at the top of its listings, while Linode stops at $100.
- Outbound mail. Only Linode has an open port 25 configuration on this page.
Current pricing for both accounts
The two cards below are the live product listings. Prices and configuration counts come straight from the store, so they stay accurate if either listing changes.
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Buy Google Cloud Account
Price range: $50.00 through $350.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Buy Linode Account
Price range: $25.00 through $100.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Who may prefer Google Cloud
Google Cloud is worth reviewing first if the configuration you need is actually on its list. Its catalogue entries are Payment Required Random, $300 + $10 Prepaid, Pay As You Go $10 Payment Required, Pay As You Go 20 CAD Payment Required and others, so if one of those names matches the shape of your project, the decision is straightforward. Teams that want room to move up a ladder of sizes tend to start here.
Who may prefer Linode
Linode is the better first look if your requirement leans the other way. It lists Free Trial $100 Credit, Open 25 Port. Each option names exactly what it contains, which suits buyers who already know what they need and want to order without weighing tiers against each other.
Before you order either one
Whichever side you choose, the same checks apply. Confirm the configuration and any credit balance on the product page before ordering, and after handover change the root email where possible, enable multi-factor authentication, create a separate administrative user and review the billing settings. Credit terms are set by the cloud platform, not by Buy Cloud Mart, so verify any balance inside the provider’s own billing console once the account is yours.
Frequently asked questions
Linode starts at $25 and Google Cloud starts at $50. Listed prices can change, so confirm the current figure on each product page before ordering.
Google Cloud lists 5 configurations and Linode lists 2 configurations. Every configuration is a live product variation, so the selector on each product page always reflects what is currently available.
The two relevant listings are Buy Google Cloud Account and Buy Linode Account. Each page sets out the configuration, credit balance where one applies, and the price before you order.
Only Linode lists an open port 25 configuration. Google Cloud has no equivalent listing, so if port 25 matters, Linode is the side to review.
Related comparisons
Review the two product pages
Full details, every configuration and the current price sit on the product pages themselves: Buy Google Cloud Account and Buy Linode Account. You can also browse the full cloud account catalogue, return to the provider comparison hub, read the buying FAQ, or ask a question before you order.
Buy Cloud Mart is an independent reseller of cloud accounts and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of any platform named on this page. Platform names identify the accounts we supply. This comparison describes the configurations listed in our own catalogue and does not assess real-world platform performance.