Provision first, migrate second
Bring up the Incognito VPS server while your Microsoft Azure instance is still serving. Nothing is disrupted and you can take as long as the initial sync needs.
Hyperscalers · USA · 2010
An alternative to Microsoft Azure
The second-largest hyperscaler, deeply integrated with Microsoft’s enterprise and identity stack.
Answer
For someone leaving Microsoft Azure, Incognito VPS provides a hosting alternative that skips identity verification entirely. You get 16 locations, token-only accounts, and settlement in twelve cryptocurrencies, starting at $4.00 per month. Yet if your organization is already on Active Directory and Microsoft 365, Azure remains the superior choice—its integration is worth more than anything on our feature list.
What they do better
For an organisation already running Active Directory and Microsoft 365, Azure’s integration is worth more than anything on our feature list.
We list what every competitor does better than us. A comparison with no concession is an advertisement.
§01 Where we differ
Four things Incognito VPS does that Microsoft Azure does not
- 01
No Microsoft account, no corporate KYC
- 02
Crypto-only settlement
- 03
Offshore jurisdictions outside US enforcement
- 04
Windows RDP without a Microsoft identity attached
§02 Side by side
Incognito VPS and Microsoft Azure, feature by feature
| Incognito VPS | Microsoft Azure | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Distributed · 8 jurisdictions | USA |
| Identity required | None | Full KYC |
| Cryptocurrency | Native · 12 coins | Not accepted |
| Monero | Yes | No |
| Locations | 16 | 60 |
| Bare metal | Yes | Yes |
| GPU compute | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | $4.00/mo | $4.00/mo |
| Five Eyes country | No | Yes |
Figures for Microsoft Azure are taken from their published pricing and documentation and were last checked on 2026-08-13. If something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it — an inaccurate comparison helps nobody.
§03 Switching over
Moving from Microsoft Azure
Lower the TTL 48 hours ahead
Drop DNS records to a 300-second TTL two days before the cutover. This is the step everyone skips and everyone regrets.
Cut over and verify
Final rsync, promote the database replica, update DNS. Wait 72 hours and watch the old logs before destroying anything.
Where Incognito VPS operates
16 locations against Microsoft Azure’s 60, 8 of ours chosen for their legal properties rather than their latency. Each location page publishes the statutes behind its claims and an explicit account of what it does not protect against.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01 What is the best alternative to Microsoft Azure?
It depends on why you are leaving. If it is the identity requirement, Incognito VPS collects none and operates in 16 locations from $4.00 per month. If it is price or a feature Microsoft Azure lacks, this page lists where each of us is genuinely stronger. But if you rely on Microsoft’s ecosystem, Azure’s integration may be worth more than anything we offer.
02 Is Incognito VPS cheaper than Microsoft Azure?
Incognito VPS starts at $4.00 per month; Microsoft Azure starts at roughly $4.00. Check specifications, as entry tiers differ.
03 How do I migrate from Microsoft Azure?
Set up the new server first, sync data, lower DNS TTL 48 hours ahead, then switch. Expect minimal downtime.
04 When should I stay with Microsoft Azure?
For organisations on Active Directory and Microsoft 365, Azure's integration is worth more than anything on our feature list.
Other hyperscalers
55-second deploy
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