Linode NodeBalancers Pricing (2026)
Cloud load balancers distribute traffic across multiple targets to ensure high availability and fault tolerance. Support for HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/UDP, and gRPC with health checking and auto-scaling integration. NodeBalancers provide L4 load balancing at $10/mo with configurable health checks and session stickiness. Starting from $0.0150/hr ($10.95/mo) for NodeBalancer.
Key Features
- ✓Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) and Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) load balancing
- ✓SSL/TLS termination with managed certificates
- ✓Health checks and automatic failover
- ✓Integration with auto-scaling groups
- ✓WebSocket and gRPC support
Common Use Cases
Web Application Load Balancing
Distribute HTTP/HTTPS traffic across web servers with path-based routing and SSL termination.
Microservice Routing
Route requests to different backend services based on URL path or host header.
High Availability
Ensure application uptime with automatic failover across availability zones.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0150/hr ($10.95/mo) for NodeBalancer.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| NodeBalancer | $0.0150 | $10.95 |
| Nodebalancer Premium | $0.2250 | $164.25 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NodeBalancer | $0.0150 | $10.95 | - | - |
| Nodebalancer Premium | $0.2250 | $164.25 | - | - |
How NodeBalancers Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linode NodeBalancers?
Linode NodeBalancers is a cloud service offered by Linode (Akamai). It provides various configurations (2 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Linode NodeBalancers cost per month?
Prices range from $10.95/month for NodeBalancer to $164.25/month for Nodebalancer Premium on On-Demand pricing in us-east.
Does Linode NodeBalancers have a free tier?
Linode offers various free tier options. Check the official Linode pricing page for the most current free tier details for NodeBalancers.
How many Linode NodeBalancers pricing tiers are available?
There are 2 pricing tiers available for Linode NodeBalancers. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Linode NodeBalancers offer?
Linode NodeBalancers offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
How do CDN and load balancer costs work?
CDN pricing is based on data transferred (per GB) and HTTP requests served, with rates varying by geographic region. Load balancers have an hourly base charge plus per-GB data processing fees. Both typically offer lower per-GB rates at higher volumes.