Migration guide
Switching from netcup to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | netcup | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $2.07 | $6.86 | +$4.79 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $8.94 | $15.11 | +$6.17 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $8.94 | $30.37 | +$21.43 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $15.69 | $60.74 | +$45.05 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Germany, Austria, Netherlands, United States, Singapore.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Israel, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds no feature on our checklist.
You would give up NVMe disks, DDoS filtering, custom ISO boot, unmetered traffic.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) server in Germany 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 netcup running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- netcup$2.07 · 5 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than netcup?
At 0 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 $2.07.
Will I lose any locations leaving netcup?
No. Every country netcup serves also has a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) data center in this index.