Virtual Machines · $364.27/mo (48 GB RAM, 12 vCPU)
Azure B12ms at $364.27/mo is significantly overpriced for the specs. Multiple providers offer 12 vCPU / 24-48GB RAM configurations at 1/6th to 1/10th the cost, with comparable or better storage and bandwidth. The Azure tier appears positioned for enterprise workloads with managed services; if you need raw compute, switching saves $300+/month.
Exact vCPU match (12), 24GB RAM, 360GB NVMe, unlimited transfer, DDoS protection, and 1 Gbps port for 1/11th the Azure price.
Caveat: Introductory 3-year contract rate; renewal price jumps 2-4x higher; verify renewal cost before committing.
12 vCPU, 24GB RAM, 720GB NVMe, unlimited traffic (up to 1 Gbps), 99.99% SLA, and strong European presence.
Caveat: Intro pricing is promotional (3-month or 1-year term); renewal pricing is 2-6x higher; outbound data beyond 2TB free tier is metered.
12 vCPU, 24GB RAM, 500GB SSD, 10TB transfer, unmanaged by default (lower overhead), and Intel processors.
Caveat: Renewal price substantially higher than intro rate; unmanaged by default (add $10-25/mo for management); SLA undefined.
8 vCPU, 24GB RAM, 450GB NVMe, unlimited traffic, 1 Gbps port, and AMD EPYC processors at 1/11th Azure cost.
Caveat: 24-month prepaid contract required for this rate; 1 or 12-month terms cost significantly more; fair-usage policy on unlimited traffic.
16 vCPU, 32GB RAM, 320GB SSD, 20TB transfer, cost-optimized shared cloud, and strong uptime track record.
Caveat: VAT excluded from listed price (adds ~19% in EU); traffic overage billed per GB beyond 20TB pool; recent large price increases on other lines (verify current rates).
Before you switch
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