Hetzner Price Increase 2026: Cheaper VPS Alternatives
Originally published at LeanStack . For years Hetzner was the default answer to "where do I get a cheap VPS?" In 2026 that changed. Hetzner raised prices more than once, citing the jump in memory and SSD costs driven by AI data-center demand, and other European hosts such as OVHcloud and netcup followed. Short answer: if your server already runs and its price did not change on your invoice, there…
In 2026, Hetzner raised their VPS prices due to increased costs in memory and SSDs caused by AI data-center demand. Other European hosts, such as OVHcloud and netcup, also increased their prices. For new small server orders, it is recommended to compare prices before purchasing. U.S. users may find DigitalOcean cheaper than Hetzner's U.S. locations, while Hostinger's KVM plans offer more RAM for the price if a 24-month prepay is accepted.
The extent of the price increase varies depending on the plan, with some citing around 10% and others reporting 30-50% increases.
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