Hetzner Price Adjustment June 2026
Hetzner Implements Significant Price Hikes Effective June 15, 2026
Starting June 15, 2026, at 8 AM CEST, Hetzner has adjusted pricing for all new orders and cloud instance rescales. While existing instances remain at their current rates unless rescaled, the new pricing structure represents a substantial increase in cost, particularly for users in the United States and Singapore.
For orders placed before June 15, 2026, but delivered after that date, the previous pricing remains applicable.
Cloud Server Price Changes by Region
The impact of the price adjustment varies significantly by geography, with European data centers seeing more modest increases compared to international locations.
Germany (FSN/NBG) and Finland (HEL)
Price increases in Europe are generally more moderate. For example, the CAX11 instance rose from €4.49 to €5.99 per month, and the CX23 rose from €3.99 to €5.49 per month.
USA (ASH/HIL)
US-based cloud servers have seen dramatic increases, often doubling or tripling in price.
- CPX11: Increased from $6.99 to $20.49 per month.
- CCX13: Increased from $19.99 to $50.99 per month.
- CPX51: Increased from $92.49 to $279.49 per month.
Singapore (SIN)
Singapore pricing has also seen steep climbs. The CCX13 instance increased from $32.49 to $63.49 per month, while the CPX62 rose from $118.49 to $202.99 per month.
Dedicated Server Pricing
Hetzner continues to offer dedicated servers across its Falkenstein, Helsinki, and Nuremberg locations. The provider also maintains "Limited Offerings" based on hardware with reduced procurement costs, which are available as supply lasts.
Example Dedicated Server Pricing (Falkenstein/Helsinki):
- SX65-2: €82.30/month (Setup: €39.00)
- AX42-1: €187.30/month (Setup: €94.00)
- GEX131-3: €2,297.30/month (Setup: €1,149.00)
Corporate Justification and Market Context
In response to criticism regarding the steep price hikes, Hetzner Founder and CEO Martin Hetzner stated that the company had been subsidizing new server hardware for the past nine months due to increased purchasing costs.
"The past nine months were an exception. During this period, we have increasingly subsidized new server hardware and passed on the increased purchasing costs to our customers only with significant delay. We are currently observing a similar development at numerous other data center operators as well."
CEO Martin Hetzner further asserted that these changes are a result of a "hardware crisis" and that the company's relative market position and price-performance ratio would remain competitive in the medium to long term.
Community Reaction and Analysis
Users on Hacker News have reacted with significant frustration, with many arguing that Hetzner's primary value proposition—being the low-cost provider—has been compromised.
Key User Concerns:
- Loss of Competitiveness: Users have noted that the price gap between Hetzner and other providers (like Linode or 3HCloud) has vanished or reversed. One user calculated a potential annual cost increase from ~$3,066 to ~$9,108 for their specific infrastructure stack.
- Lack of Low-Tier Options: Some users pointed out that the removal of truly affordable entry-level plans (e.g., the jump from $6.99 to $20.49 for basic VPS) makes the service unsuitable for small, mostly-idle VMs.
- Hardware Stagnation: Some long-term customers expressed disappointment over a perceived lack of hardware refreshes in certain lines, such as the AX102, over the last three years.
- Environmental Impact: Concerns were raised regarding the carbon intensity of hosting in Germany compared to Nordic regions, citing a reliance on coal and gas.
Summary of Price Shifts
| Region | Observed Trend | User Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Germany/Finland | Moderate increase (~30%) | Generally acceptable |
| USA | Severe increase (2x - 3x) | High frustration / Migration intent |
| Singapore | Severe increase | High frustration |