Migration guide
Switching from ScalaHosting to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | ScalaHosting | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $6.86 | −$18.09 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $15.11 | −$9.84 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $24.95 | $30.37 | +$5.42 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $49.95 | $60.74 | +$10.79 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Israel, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia.
Only ScalaHosting: Bulgaria, Finland.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds IPv6, an API, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
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 ScalaHosting running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- ScalaHosting$24.95 · 15 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than ScalaHosting?
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 $24.95.
Will I lose any locations leaving ScalaHosting?
ScalaHosting covers 2 countries that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Bulgaria, Finland.