Azure Alternatives: UK Cloud Hosting Comparison for .NET Applications (2026 Pricing)
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Compare Azure to 8 UK cloud providers. Save 50-85% on hosting costs with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, and OVHcloud. Includes 2026 UK pricing.
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