Migration guide
Switching from Hosting.com to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Hosting.com | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $19.99 | $6.86 | −$13.13 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $19.99 | $15.11 | −$4.88 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $19.99 | $30.37 | +$10.38 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $39.99 | $60.74 | +$20.75 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Brazil, Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Qatar, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds snapshots, IPv6, an API, private networking.
You would give up NVMe disks, unmetered traffic.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) server in United States first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep Hosting.com running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Hosting.com$19.99 · 10 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than Hosting.com?
At 2 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.86 against $19.99.
Will I lose any locations leaving Hosting.com?
No. Every country Hosting.com serves also has a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) data center in this index.