Hetzner raised its cloud and dedicated server prices again on June 15, 2026 — and this round is uneven. Shared ARM and Intel plans (the CAX and CX lines) went up about 30%, but the dedicated-vCPU AMD plans (CCX and CPX) jumped 144% to 175%. A CCX13 went from €15.99 to €42.99 a month, and a CPX52 from €36.49 to €100.49. If you run a small site or hobby project on a shared CX or CAX box, the hit is mild; if you lean on AMD dedicated cores, your bill may have nearly tripled. Here's exactly what changed, why, and the cheapest way through it.
What exactly changed on June 15, 2026?
The increase applies to new orders and rescales from June 15, 2026, 8 AM CEST, across all locations. The split is the whole story: shared lines rose modestly, dedicated lines steeply. These are the official new monthly prices for the German/Finland regions, from Hetzner's price-adjustment docs:
| Plan | Type | Old €/mo | New €/mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX23 | Intel shared | 3.99 | 5.49 | +38% |
| CX33 | Intel shared | 6.49 | 8.49 | +31% |
| CAX11 | ARM shared | 4.49 | 5.99 | +33% |
| CAX31 | ARM shared | 15.99 | 20.99 | +31% |
| CCX13 | AMD dedicated | 15.99 | 42.99 | +169% |
| CPX22 | AMD dedicated | 7.99 | 19.49 | +144% |
| CPX52 | AMD dedicated | 36.49 | 100.49 | +175% |
The pattern is clear: the cheap shared boxes most hobbyists and small teams use went up by a third, while the performance-tier AMD dedicated plans more than doubled.
Why did Hetzner raise prices?
Hetzner's own statement is brief: the adjustment reflects a "massive increase in procurement costs" needed to keep operating "in a reliable, efficient, and sustainable manner," per its official announcement. The deeper driver is the AI build-out. Hyperscalers racing to deploy AI inference are buying High-Bandwidth Memory and DRAM in volumes that distort the whole supply chain, and smaller buyers get squeezed on price and availability. OVHcloud has reportedly said it expects RAM costs to rise 250–300% by the end of 2026 versus September 2025. In other words, this isn't a Hetzner quirk — it's memory economics flowing downhill. We unpacked the mechanics in our explainer on why your VPS bill is rising in 2026.
Who gets hit hardest?
If your workload sits on AMD dedicated vCPU (CCX, CPX), you're the most exposed — those lines roughly doubled to tripled, so a budget that worked in May can be badly underwater now. Teams running CI runners, game servers, databases, or anything that wanted guaranteed cores feel this most. By contrast, shared ARM (CAX) and Intel (CX) users got off relatively lightly at about +30%, and ARM in particular remains the price-per-core bargain of the lineup. The practical read: the more "dedicated performance" you were buying, the more this hurts. Many workloads that defaulted to CPX for headroom never actually needed dedicated cores and can move down to a shared plan with little real-world impact.
What are your cheapest options now?
Three moves help most. First, right-size and shift to shared lines — if you were on a CPX or CCX out of habit, test the workload on a CX or CAX; ARM (CAX) is often the cheapest capable tier and the +30% still leaves it competitive. Second, don't assume the grass is greener — OVHcloud (April 2026) and Hostinger raised VPS prices in the same window because they buy from the same squeezed memory market, so a panic migration can land you on a provider mid-hike. Third, use the hardware you pay for — consolidating two underused boxes into one, or self-hosting several apps on a single right-sized server, beats chasing per-provider discounts. If you're comparing providers properly, our best VPS hosting ranking weighs real price-performance rather than sticker price.
Should you switch providers?
For most people, no — at least not reflexively. When Hetzner, OVHcloud and Hostinger all move within a few months, it signals an industry-wide input-cost shock, not a single vendor getting greedy. Switching costs real time and risk, and you may migrate straight onto another provider's increase. The exception is if your specific plan (an AMD dedicated tier) more than doubled and a competitor's equivalent is meaningfully cheaper after their own adjustments — then run the comparison on total cost, including egress and managed services, not just the base VPS. For everyone else, the higher-leverage response is to optimize what you run: right-size instances, prefer ARM where it fits, and consolidate. Memory prices are unlikely to fall soon while AI demand holds, so efficient hosting is now a durable advantage, not a one-time fix.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Hetzner increase prices in June 2026?
It depends on the line. Shared Intel (CX) and ARM (CAX) plans rose about 30–38% — for example CX23 went from €3.99 to €5.49. Dedicated AMD plans (CCX, CPX) rose far more: 144–175%, with CCX13 going from €15.99 to €42.99 and CPX52 from €36.49 to €100.49. The change took effect June 15, 2026 for new orders and rescales.
Why is Hetzner so much more expensive now?
Hetzner cites a "massive increase in procurement costs." The underlying cause is the AI build-out: hyperscalers buying memory for GPU systems have driven DRAM and HBM prices up sharply, and smaller cloud providers pay more for the same RAM. It's an industry-wide squeeze — OVHcloud and Hostinger raised prices in the same period for the same reason.
What is the cheapest Hetzner plan now?
After the adjustment, the shared ARM (CAX) and Intel (CX) lines remain the budget options — CX23 at €5.49/month and CAX11 at €5.99/month are the entry tiers in the German/Finland regions. ARM (CAX) generally offers the best price per core, so it's worth defaulting to unless your software needs x86.
Should I move off Hetzner after the price increase?
Usually not by reflex. Competitors are raising prices in the same window, so migrating can land you on another provider mid-increase. Switch only if a specific plan of yours (typically an AMD dedicated tier) more than doubled and a competitor is clearly cheaper on total cost. For most, right-sizing and moving to shared/ARM plans saves more than switching providers.
Sources
- Hetzner — official price-adjustment announcement — the June 15, 2026 change and stated reason
- Hetzner Docs — price adjustment details — exact old vs new per-plan monthly prices
- VPS prices are rising everywhere in 2026 (Hetzner, OVHcloud, Hostinger) — OVHcloud/Hostinger increases + the OVHcloud RAM +250–300% projection
- Northflank — Hetzner cloud price increases breakdown — additional Hetzner pricing context
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Waqas Ahmed Waseer
Waqas Ahmed Waseer is a developer and automation builder with 8+ years shipping production systems used by 100k+ people. He builds custom multi-tenant SaaS, AI automation (n8n, LLM workflows, WhatsApp bots) and hosting infrastructure (WHM/cPanel, CloudLinux) — and is the maker of WaSphere, FlowMaticX, and the WaseerHost hosting brand. 100+ projects delivered for SMBs, agencies and funded startups.
