Migration guide
Switching from UltaHost to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | UltaHost | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $5.52 | $6.86 | +$1.34 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $9.78 | $15.11 | +$5.33 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $15.87 | $30.37 | +$14.50 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $37.72 | $60.74 | +$23.02 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Poland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia.
Only Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series): Chile, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Israel, Qatar, New Zealand, Indonesia.
Only UltaHost: Turkey, Saudi Arabia.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds an API, private networking.
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 United Kingdom 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 UltaHost running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- UltaHost$5.52 · 29 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than UltaHost?
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 $5.52.
Will I lose any locations leaving UltaHost?
UltaHost covers 2 countries that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Turkey, Saudi Arabia.