Migration guide
Switching from UpCloud to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | UpCloud | Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $3.50 | $6.86 | +$3.36 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $7 | $15.11 | +$8.11 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $14 | $30.37 | +$16.37 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $24 | $60.74 | +$36.74 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, United States, 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 UpCloud: Finland.
Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) adds dedicated-CPU plans.
You would give up custom ISO boot.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) server in Sweden 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 UpCloud running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- UpCloud$3.50 · 14 cities
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series)$6.86 · 48 cities
Questions people ask
Is Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) cheaper than UpCloud?
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 $3.50.
Will I lose any locations leaving UpCloud?
UpCloud covers 1 country that Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines (B-series) does not: Finland.