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Linode complaints on Reddit

OpinionDeck found 202 recent Reddit threads mentioning Linode across 5 subreddits. The most active community is r/linode, and 6 of these threads are framed as complaints or alternatives.

Data refreshed 2026-05-12

Mention timeline

Monthly thread volume across the 5 subreddits where Linode is discussed.

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Where Linode gets discussed

Top subreddits by share of Linode-related threads in our sample.

SubredditThreads in sampleShare
r/linode 100+
50%
r/selfhosted 53
26%
r/homelab 23
11%
r/devops 18
9%
r/docker 8
4%

Top Linode complaints on Reddit

Threads where users mention switching, alternatives, or frustration with Linode.

  • Linode refuses to allow account creation after calling support r/linode · u/DiScOrDaNtChAoS · 2 points · May 5, 2023

    I have had an account with Linode before that seemingly disappeared overnight. Upon attempting to sign up again, the process was cancelled due to suspected "fraudulent behavior". After reaching out to the support phone number listed, I…

  • Gift card Incentive for Leaving a Review about Linode on G2 r/linode · u/-h--w · 4 points · Feb 12, 2025

    Hi Hong from Linode here. We're currently running a campaign on G2, where you [leave a review about Linode and receive $25 gift card for your feedback.](https://www.g2.com/contributor/linode-summer-23?secure%5Bpage_id%5D=linode-summer-23&se…

  • Linode Homelab alternative r/homelab · u/Background-Touch-744 · 4 points · Feb 4, 2023

    Is there an alternative to Linode/Vultr/Digital Ocean that can be hosted at home? I really like their UI and how quickly servers can be provisioned. Currently I have proxmox but was wondering if there is something with a beautiful UI which…

  • Do people actually use linode, is it even possible to signup? r/linode · u/qua-z · 2 points · Feb 27, 2024

    I have been trying to get an account for 2 weeks, first time trying to use linode, the account gets cancelled. sent around 3 support tickets that all were never answered. used my home ip to signup, personal gmail, added personal online…

  • Linode signup cancellation! r/linode · u/Eastern-Growth-2648 · 2 points · Sep 3, 2023

    How to fix this or is there any idea that I can sign up here? I cam facing this problem so many times but still have the same problem is there any other VPS that I can use like a linode is there any idea? this to much frustrating !!!…

  • Im learning gitlab from Nana's course. She used Linode for the k8s cluster. They verified my card but canceled my sign-up for uknown to me reason. I tried DO and they have some problem with my card. So what other k8s cluster could you…

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