Microsoft Azure B2ms: Better Deal Comparison

Comparing prices across every provider we track...

Better deals exist

Azure B2ms at $60.74/mo is significantly overpriced for general-purpose VPS workloads. Multiple providers offer matching or superior specs (8GB RAM, 2-4 vCPU, NVMe storage) at 10-20% of Azure's cost, with transparent pricing and no per-operation surcharges. Azure's hidden costs (bandwidth overage, storage tiering, license fees) make it best suited for enterprise workloads requiring tight Azure ecosystem integration, not commodity VMs.

Cloud VPS 4

$5.94/mosave 90%

Matches Azure's 8GB RAM and 2 vCPU exactly, adds 100GB NVMe SSD and unlimited traffic for $5.94/mo on a 24-month term.

Caveat: Renewal pricing on shorter 1-12 month terms is higher; fair usage policy on unlimited traffic; ticket-only support on base tier.

VPS 4 vCPU

$9.99/mosave 84%

Exceeds Azure with 8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160GB NVMe SSD, 5TB transfer, and DDoS protection at $9.99/mo intro rate.

Caveat: Renewal price jumps 2-4x after intro term; quoted price is 3-year contract rate; separate 1-year promo at $5.99/mo exists but specs not fully reconciled.

Cloud VPS M

$6.67/mosave 89%

Offers 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120GB NVMe, and unlimited traffic (up to 1 Gbit/s) at $6.67/mo with 99.99% SLA.

Caveat: Intro pricing is a 1-year promotional rate; renewal pricing is 2-6x higher; additional IPv4 addresses cost $6/month each.

Cloud Servers CX23

$6.49/mosave 89%

Delivers 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40GB SSD, and 20TB transfer pool at $6.49/mo with transparent, stable pricing and 99.9% SLA.

Caveat: Only 4GB RAM vs Azure's 8GB; traffic overage billed beyond 20TB pool; VAT excluded from listed price; recent price increases on CPX/CCX lines (up to 2.75x).

VM.Standard.A1.Flex - 1 OCPU / 6GB

$8.76/mosave 86%

ARM-based 1 OCPU with 6GB RAM at $8.76/mo includes per-second billing and 99.95% SLA; free tier also available for testing.

Caveat: Only 1 vCPU vs Azure's 2; Block Volume performance billed separately; Archive Storage has 90-day minimum retention and high retrieval fees.

Before you switch

Azure's $60.74/mo does not include Windows Server license surcharge, outbound bandwidth overage (above 100GB/mo), or storage IOPS/throughput fees - total cost of ownership is likely 20-40% higher.
Most VPS alternatives use intro/promo pricing; verify renewal rates before committing to multi-year terms. Contabo, InMotion, and IONOS all see 2-6x renewal increases.
Contabo and InMotion require 24-36 month prepayment to hit advertised lowest rates; shorter terms cost significantly more per month.
If you need Windows Server, factor in per-vCPU license surcharges on OVHcloud ($0.039/vCore/hr) and IONOS; Azure's surcharge is already baked in.
Verify your actual bandwidth needs: Hetzner's 20TB pool is generous for most workloads, but APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026 on OVHcloud.
Oracle's ARM-based A1.Flex is cheaper but single-vCPU; confirm your workload is ARM-compatible before migrating from Azure's x86 B2ms.

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
Bluehost	VPS Hosting · NVMe 4 (Recommended)	$4.18/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 100 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
OVHcloud	VPS · VPS-1	$4.54/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB NVMe	Visit
Contabo	Core VPS · Cloud VPS 4	$5.94/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100 GB SSD	Visit
Hostinger	KVM VPS · KVM 1	$6.49/mo	4 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 50 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
Hetzner	Cloud Servers · CX23	$6.49/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB SSD	Visit
IONOS	Cloud VPS (Linux) · Cloud VPS M	$6.67/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe	Visit
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure	Compute VM Instances · VM.Standard.A1.Flex - 1 OCPU / 6GB	$8.76/mo	6 GB RAM, 1 vCPU	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD vCPU Servers · vCPU - per core	$9.36/mo	1 vCPU	Visit
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	VPS Hosting (Self-Managed) · VPS XS	$9.99/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
InMotion Hosting	VPS Hosting · VPS 4 vCPU	$9.99/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Basic) · Basic Cube S	$10.08/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe	Visit
IONOS	VPS Hosting (VPS+) · VPS M+	$11/mo	4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe	Visit
Gcore	Cloud Compute (Standard Gen 0, Linux) · g0-standard-2-4	$12.32/mo	4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU	Visit
Contabo	Performance VPS · Cloud VPS Plus 4	$12.39/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 150 GB NVMe	Visit
Namecheap	VPS Hosting · Quasar	$12.88/mo	6 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB SSD	Visit