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Server Compass vs Azure Static Web Apps
Compare full-stack VPS deployments with Azure Static Web Apps. Choose infrastructure ownership or Microsoft cloud managed services.
Own Your Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
VPS Pricing
Full-Stack
Backend + Frontend
$19
One-time + VPS
Any Stack
Not static-only
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Server Compass | Azure Static Web Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Full-stack (any runtime) | Static + Serverless |
| Backend support | Docker, PM2, databases | Azure Functions only |
| Infrastructure ownership | ||
| SSH access | Full terminal | |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | Visual management | Azure Functions Timer |
| Database | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase | Azure SQL, Cosmos DB |
| Pricing model | One-time + VPS | Free tier + Standard ($9+) |
| Custom domains | Unlimited | 2 free → $9/mo for unlimited |
| Bandwidth | VPS bandwidth | 100GB free → paid |
| Build minutes | Unlimited | Limited per tier |
| Private endpoints | DIY on VPS | Standard tier only |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime)
- Full-stack deployments
- Unlimited domains
- Unlimited bandwidth (VPS)
- Self-hosted databases
- Pay only VPS ($5-20/mo)
- All features included
Total: $19 + VPS. No Azure subscription required.
Azure Static Web Apps
Free / $9+
per month
- Free: 100GB bandwidth, 2 custom domains
- Standard: $9/month
- Unlimited custom domains on Standard
- Bandwidth: 100GB free → paid
- Azure Functions: Consumption-based
- Private endpoints: Standard only
Standard: $9/mo + Azure Functions costs + bandwidth overages.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Server Compass if...
- You need full-stack apps (not just static + serverless)
- You want backend with any runtime
- You need SSH and server control
- You want visual cron job management
- You prefer one-time costs
- You need relational databases
- You want to avoid Azure vendor lock-in
- You need unlimited custom domains for free
Choose Azure Static Web Apps if...
- You only deploy static sites + Azure Functions
- You need Azure CDN integration
- You want Microsoft Entra ID integration
- You need Azure ecosystem integration
- You prefer Azure DevOps pipelines
- You want automatic staging environments
- You need Azure-specific features
Ready to Own Your Infrastructure?
Download Server Compass and start deploying on your own VPS with the same polished experience you expect from premium platforms.