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Hetzner Doubled Its Prices Again. The AI Memory Crunch Is Why
Starting June 15, 2026, Hetzner raised its cloud and dedicated server prices drastically, with increases ranging from 78% to 158% across various regions. This decision stems from exceptionally high procurement costs for new hardware, particularly memory, as demand from AI data centers surges. These changes indicate that the underlying hardware price pressures will affect not only Hetzner customers but potentially all providers in the cloud market, showcasing a noteworthy shift that budget-conscious companies need to prepare for.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 00:50 UTC7 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Hetzner saw price hikes of up to 158% in some regions.
- Memory-related costs increased significantly, with one report citing a 575% rise for memory add-ons.
- AI data centers are projected to consume 70% of high-end DRAM output in 2026.
- Existing customers retain current pricing until re-ordering or resizing.
- Rising hardware costs could affect all cloud service providers.
Interesting facts
- The spike in memory prices is linked to an AI-induced supercycle.
- US hardware costs rose more dramatically compared to European counterparts.
- Switching to ARM-based servers may mitigate some cost impacts for users.