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Azure to Hetzner Migration
Save up to 98% on costs

We migrate your Azure infrastructure to Hetzner – VMs, Azure SQL, Blob Storage and more. Benefit from German data centers, transparent pricing and GDPR compliance.

Up to 98% cheaper

100% EU hosting

GDPR compliant

Minimal downtime

Case Study: 86% saved
Cost Comparison

Azure vs. Hetzner: The Price Difference

Typical cost savings for a web application

Component
Azure
Hetzner
Savings
Server (4 vCPU, 8GB)
€254
€10.99*
~96%
Storage (160GB)
€20
€0*
100%
5TB Bandwidth
€400
€0**
100%
Total / Month
~€674
€10.99
~98%

* Hetzner CPX32: 160GB NVMe included | ** 20TB traffic included

Prices based on on-demand rates (2025), Europe region (West-EU), example config: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD, 5 TB egress traffic. Exchange rates rounded.

~100%

Savings

Bandwidth / Egress

Azure: $0.087/GB, Hetzner: 20TB included

~90%

Savings

Managed Services

Azure SQL, Functions etc. with high premiums

Transparent Pricing

No hidden costs for disks & traffic

Service Mapping

Azure Services and their Hetzner Equivalents

For every Azure service there is a cost-effective alternative

Virtual MachinesHetzner

Cloud Server (CPX/CAX)

Savings: ~87%

Managed DisksHetzner

Volumes (NVMe SSD)

Savings: ~85%

Blob StorageHetzner

Object Storage (S3-compatible)

Savings: ~90%

Azure SQLHetzner

Managed DB / Self-hosted

Savings: ~90%

Azure DNSHetzner

Hetzner DNS / Cloudflare

Savings: ~100%

Azure MonitorHetzner

Prometheus + Grafana

Savings: ~100%

Azure FunctionsHetzner

Docker Container

Savings: ~95%

Virtual NetworkHetzner

Private Networks

Savings: ~100%

EVA Real Estate
Case Study

EVA Real Estate: Cloud Migration with 86% Savings

A leading real estate agency from Dubai migrated their entire cloud infrastructure to Hetzner and now saves €13,200 per year.

86%
Cost reduction
€1,300 → €200
per month
4 months
ROI
Read full case study
Our Process

How Your Azure-to-Hetzner Migration Works

A proven 6-step process for secure migrations

01

Assessment & Analysis

We analyze your Azure infrastructure: VMs, databases, storage, network and dependencies.

02

Architecture Design

Mapping your Azure services to Hetzner equivalents with optimized configuration.

03

Parallel Setup

Building Hetzner infrastructure parallel to Azure for seamless migration.

04

Data Synchronization

Transfer of databases, files and configurations with minimal downtime.

05

Traffic Cutover

DNS switching, final synchronization and gradual traffic migration.

06

Optimization & Support

Performance tuning, monitoring setup and ongoing support.

Why WZ-IT for Your Migration?

Cloud Migration Experience

We have successfully migrated dozens of cloud setups to Hetzner – from startups to enterprise.

No Risk

Your Azure infrastructure remains intact until successful validation. Rollback possible anytime.

Full-Service Support

Migration, managed hosting, monitoring and support from a single source – even after migration.

Proxmox Expertise

We use Proxmox for professional virtualization with HA cluster and live migration.

GDPR Compliance

100% EU hosting in German data centers. DPA and ISO-27001 certification.

Transparent Pricing

Fixed price for migration, no hidden costs. Free initial analysis.

Azure Migration FAQ

Answers to the most important questions

Duration depends on your infrastructure complexity. Small setups (few VMs) can be migrated in 1-2 weeks. Complex environments with multiple databases and services need 4-8 weeks. We create an individual timeline after the initial analysis.

For every Azure managed service there are Hetzner equivalents: Azure SQL becomes self-hosted PostgreSQL/MySQL on Proxmox, Azure Functions become Docker containers, Blob Storage becomes Hetzner Object Storage (S3-compatible API). We take over management of these services for you.

Azure is 4-10x more expensive than Hetzner. For comparable VMs (8 vCPU, 16GB RAM), Azure costs ~$331/month, Hetzner only €33. Typical savings are 80-90%. The biggest savings come from: hidden costs on Azure (Managed Disks, bandwidth), transparent pricing at Hetzner.

Yes, Hetzner is a German company with data centers in Germany and Finland. All data stays in the EU, no data transfer to the USA. Hetzner is ISO 27001 certified and offers DPAs for GDPR compliance.

Azure AD can still be used for authentication even when your infrastructure runs on Hetzner. Alternatively, we migrate to open-source solutions like Keycloak or Authentik for complete independence.

Your Azure infrastructure remains intact throughout the entire migration. We copy data, we don't move it. Only after successful validation on Hetzner does the final cutover happen. A rollback to Azure is possible at any time.

We migrate Azure SQL to PostgreSQL or MySQL, depending on requirements. Databases can be replicated during migration to minimize downtime.

Azure Functions become Docker containers that we deploy via Coolify or Kubernetes. This reduces costs significantly and prevents vendor lock-in.

We migrate Blob Storage to Hetzner Object Storage (S3-compatible). If needed, we offer multi-region replication and lifecycle rules.

Yes: We set up Prometheus, Grafana, Loki and Alertmanager – more flexible, fully open-source and significantly cheaper.

We mirror your network segmentation, firewalls and access rules and replace Azure network services with Private Networks, Floating IPs and Load Balancers at Hetzner.

We migrate Azure App Services to Docker-based applications run via Coolify. Coolify handles build & deploy from Git, SSL, environment variables and monitoring. Alternatively, we use systemd or Kubernetes deployments.

Yes. With Coolify or a custom Docker/Kubernetes platform, we functionally replicate App Services – including automatic deployments, staging environments and scaling.

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Open Source Tools for Your Migration

We replace expensive Azure services with proven open-source solutions

Industry-leading companies rely on us

  • Keymate
  • SolidProof
  • Rekorder
  • Führerscheinmacher
  • ARGE
  • NextGym
  • Paritel
  • EVADXB
  • Boese VA
  • Maho Management
  • Aphy
  • Negosh
  • Millenium
  • Yonju
  • Mr. Clipart

What do our customers say?

Sonja Aßer

Sonja Aßer

Data Manager, ARGE

ARGE
"With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from WZ-IT think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team! (translated) "
"

Timo and Robin from WZ-IT set up a RocketChat server for us - and I couldn't be more satisfied! From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. Even after the setup, they take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend WZ-IT without reservation and look forward to continuing our collaboration! (translated)

S
Sebastian Maier
CEO Yonju GmbH
Yonju
"

We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and WZ-IT. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. WZ-IT took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back. (translated)

M
Matthias Zimmermann
CEO Annota GmbH
"

Robin and Timo provided excellent support during our migration from AWS to Hetzner! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future. (translated)

S
Simon Deutsch
CEO WiseWhile UG
"

WZ-IT set up our Jitsi Meet Server anew - professional, fast, and reliable. (translated)

M
Mails Nielsen
CEO SolidProof (FutureVisions Deutschland UG)
SolidProof

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  • Boese VA
  • Maho Management
  • Aphy
  • Negosh
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